Portis C. Hyatt

Portis C. Hyatt of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2018 at the age of 99. She was born in Cullman on February 4, 1919 to Richard and Lurena Lancaster. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph V. Hyatt, sisters Ida L. Green, Trishel Powe, brothers John Lancaster, Robert Lancaster.

Portis always stayed active with gardening and growing flowers and she always had a big garden. She worked hard at everything she did. She was very creative with her canning and vegetables and making quilts and pictures. She loved staying busy with her everyday life. She truly enjoyed being around people. She watched General Hospital for years and read The Cullman Times everyday. Portis loved her family and always made time for everyone. She was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all. She went to Cross Roads Church and Center Grove and many friends and relatives.

She is survived by: daughter Phyllis L. Wisener, son Randy L. Thaxton, grandchildren Luke Wisener, Jennifer Thaxton and Shannon Thaxton.

Funeral services are Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12 Noon at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bo Shedd officiating. Interment will follow in Etha Cemetery.

Visitation is Saturday from 10 AM until 12 Noon.