Hattie Lillian Jeter

Hattie Phelan Jeter of Lancaster TX went to be with our heavenly father on May 25, 2011. In addition to being known as Grandma GG to everyone, she also was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend. Hattie was born August 21, 1919 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to parents Thomas & Kate (Mensch) Phelan. Hattie would have been valedictorian of her graduating class had she not fallen in love and married Claude Jeter on April 7, 1937. During their early years of marriage they called several places home and eventually settled in the Key community outside Lamesa, TX as farmers where they raised their children – Linda, Richard, and Carol. In addition to being a farmer’s wife, she also helped at the general store at Key as needed, worked at JC Penneys for several years, and was an active member at the Key Baptist Church. After her own children were grown, each summer was saved for her grandchildren to stay the entire summer on the farm. Hattie and Claude retired to Granbury TX in 1977 and spent their retirement years together until Claude’s passing in 1985 after 48 years of marriage. As a widow, Hattie became a very active member in the Thorp Springs Baptist Church, spending time as a Sunday School Teacher and as an angel with her little silver Dodge Dynasty car instead of her angel wings. She would often be seen driving across town with a car full of friends and neighbors going to and from. In 2005 Hattie moved to Lancaster TX to be nearer to family. She became a member of Lancaster Park Baptist Church and later joined Crossroads Baptist Church where she became close friends with the entire congregation. Hattie could be found always working in her yard, her garden, or in her sunroom on puzzles. Hattie was preceded in death by her husband Claude, parents Tom & Kate, her brothers Tom, Bill, and Housten and son-in-law Charles Shaefer. Hattie is survived by her daughter Linda and husband Burel Wolf of Lancaster TX, daughter Carol Shaefer of Abilene TX, and son Richard and wife Terry Jeter of Lubbock TX, sister Lillie (Dutch) DeBoer. Also surviving her are her 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Our loss of Hattie brings a great burden of grief to her family and friends but she is with our Lord now and we will see her again when we are all joined together once more. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity since Hattie had so many that she supported but especially those helping children.

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Hattie Lillian Jeter

August 21, 1919 - May 25, 2011