Novella Hatmaker "Ms. Billy B" age 66 of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at her residence. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and enjoyed being around her family. Novella enjoyed life itself. She would do anything for anyone; she loved everyone and never met a stranger. She loved flowers. Novella was of the Baptist faith.
Novella was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Mary Vickery; brothers, William "Bill" Vickery; sisters, Betty Ruth Bumgardner, Dortha Jean Crawford, and Violet Faye Barison.
Novella is survived by her daughters, Sherry Sexton of Clinton, TN, Jane Moss and husband Larry of Gurley, AL; brother, Franklin D. Vickery of FL; sister, Joyce Morris and husband, Hershel of AL; 7 grandchildren, Joseph, William, Larry, Matthew, Trista, Brandie, Heather; 4 grandchildren, Deven, Dakota, Hayden, Kaylynn; son in law, Michael Sexton; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Novella's family will receive her friends on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 5:00 -7:00 pm with her celebration of life following at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. Her interment will be private.