Brenda J Hatfield

Affectionately known as “Honey” by her grandchildren, Brenda touched many lives. She retired from AK Steel, where she worked for 38 years, all across the plant. She loved to go antiquing, traveling and serve the Lord through her church community store.

Her most cherished time was spent with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Lonnie Hatfield, her brother Kenny Hatfield, her sisters in law Robyn Hatfield and Diane Hatfield, her nephew Doug Hatfield and her cousin and close friend Karen Sue Doss.

She is survived by her loving partner John Neal, two sons Richard (Stephanie) Butler and Kevin Butler, her stepchildren Sara (Matt) Tolson and Grant (Andi) Neal, her brother Donald (Maria) Hatfield, her 14 grandchildren Zachary, Brittany (Steven), Kevin, Skylar, Bryleigh, Keirsten, Lauren, Maleah, Leona, Callie, Georgia, Walker, Addy, and Wyatt and her 9 great grandchildren Jaxon, Raina, and Lorelei Butler, Cayden Cox, Abel Vanderputten, Maxwell, Memphis and Monroe Wilnewic, and Karson Walker as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins she loved dearly.

Friends may call on the family from 11:00 – 1:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E 2nd St, Franklin, Ohio 45005. Funeral service to follow at 1PM with Pastor Chuck Wolfinbarger presiding. Burial at Springboro Cemetery, Springboro, Ohio. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the New Vine Community Store- 4900 OH-123, Franklin, OH 45005 in honor of Brenda. Fond memories may be shared at www.anderson-fh.com for the Hatfield Family.