Deloris Jean Hatcher McConnell, 89, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away August 22, 2020 at Ravenswood Village, following an extended illness.

She was born July 6, 1931 in Kenna, WV, the oldest daughter of the late, Climent Clyde and Inez Gaye (Gandee) Hatcher.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lomas Clarence "Bud" McConnell, daughter; Judy Teresa McConnell; brother, Jerry Hatcher; sister, Janet Sue Hatcher.

Jean was a 1949 graduate of Ripley High School and attended College of Memphis University and Christian Brothers University.  She spent two years in Turkey but lived in Memphis from 1956-1992.  She was employed by and retired from the City of Memphis, TN as the director of the Hobby Center.  She retired from the Memphis Park Commission in 1992 and moved back to WV where she was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ravenswood. She deeply loved and cared for many dogs over the years and loved to decorate. Jean was a donor to the Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University.

Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Ann "Joey" McConnell of Melbourne, FL; brothers, Julian Thornton "J.T." (Pam) Hatcher of Cottageville, WV, James Michael "Mike" (Loretta) Hatcher and C.J.
"Clyde" Hatcher Jr., all of Kenna, WV. She will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. ~ Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. Mathew Catholic Church, Ravenswood, WV, with Father Pen officiating. Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home of Evans and Ravenswood, WV.