Lana Denise "Deni" Hatton

Lana Denise Hatton “Deni”, beloved partner, mother, nana, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend passed away March 17, 2023, at the age of 66, in her home surrounded by her family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Deni was born February 24, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH and was raised in Lexington Kentucky before moving to San Angelo, TX later in life. She was proud to let anyone know she was always and would forever be a “Kentucky Hillbilly”. The pride and joy of her life were her three daughters, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She loved to hear stories and receive pictures. Deni loved antiques and hunting for the perfect pieces of China to pass down to her children. She had a sense of humor that was quirky and at times crude that always got a laugh even when it came with a cringe. She often said she did not care what others thought about almost anything and could be relied upon to say what was on her mind. She was the bravest of us all teaching her daughters to be strong women. Deni carried her courage to the end, ensuring her loved ones were ok and would continue to care for one another. She passed peacefully, with the knowledge she would be welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Deni is survived by her life-partner and love Gary Landgraf, parents Charles and Betty Oliver of Lexington, KY. Daughters Amber (Jake) Sullivan, Jennifer (Darren) Rusin of Kentucky; and Krystina (Chris) Gatica of San Angelo, TX. Grandchildren Michael Frederick (Tiffany), Courtney Black(Rel), Sierra Black, Sunnie Gatica, Gage Gatica, and Elijah Sullivan. Great-Grandchildren Maya, Nemuel, Chloe, Amali, and Bailey. Brother George (Mary) Hickey and sister Tina Powell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sheila Crutcher and Ranee Chism.

The Funeral Service is scheduled Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home with burial at Fairmount Cemetery following.

The family would like to provide a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Shannon 5 North for the care and compassion provided in the past several months, as well as Dr. Cheruku and staff, our mother could not say thank you enough. We also appreciate and will forever be thankful for Hospice of San Angelo, for the care provided in her final weeks.

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