Teresa Berry Hatchett, of Bradenton Florida, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020. A native Floridian, Teresa was born January 20, 1931, in Sarasota to John E. and Julia C. Broza Berry. She grew up in Sarasota and was a graduate of Sarasota High School. As a young girl, Teresa rode her bike to Liggett Drug store where she worked as a “soda jerk.” She worked for General Telephone Corporation and later Verizon for a total of 35 years.She also worked for Dr. Jack Jawitz for fifteen years before retiring at the age of 82.
The love of her life, Herman Hatchett, preceded her in death in 1999. They were married for 45 years and were devoted to one another. They enjoyed boating and going to the mountains with her brother and sister-in-law. After Herman passed away, Teresa loved to take cruises with family and friends. Although they had no children of their own, they had many nieces and nephews to love.
Teresa also had special neighbors, Lexie and Logan Dan that she doted upon. She and Herman were a special presence in their lives. Teresa helped Melanie raise them and taught them how to make cookies and scrambled eggs when they were just toddlers. She and Herman never missed a holiday, birthday or graduation for these two children. Teresa also had a very special relationship with her long time caregiver, Paris, and she would do anything Paris said to do. Teresa called Paris her “Buddy” and she loved going out to eat and riding around town with Paris at the wheel.
Some of Teresa’s favorite things were her dog Tyson, going out to lunch, sweets (especially chocolate) and shopping at Macy’s. She was an incredible baker! She was always in the kitchen making cookies, pies and yeast rolls from scratch. Anyone who knew her knew how much she loved her purse! She even slept with it under her pillow.
Teresa was the epitome of a classy, southern lady and she will be greatly missed by everyone.However, being reunited with Herman has been her greatest desire since 1999.
Teresa is survived by her nieces: Diane Valentine, Anne Tillett, Laura West, Carrie Hatchett Kuester, Cathy Kasner, Stephanie Morris, Sara Zannis, Bonnie Achterhof, Holly Hatchett and nephews: David Berry, James Tillett, Russell Hatchett, Martin Hatchett, Thomas Hatchett, Steven Latham, Gary Hatchett, and Clinton Hatchett. She is also survived by three sisters-in-law: Jean Berry, Irma Hatchett Hopkins and Sara Hatchett Latham.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the charity of your choice in Teresa’s memory.
There will be a graveside service (only)
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Palms Memorial Park
170 Honore Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34232
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