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Joan Hackler Obituary
November 13, 1931 -
May 29, 2025
Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler, born November 13, 1931 in the Robinette Valley Community of Scott County Va. passed from this life to be with Jesus and Max on May 29, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Neal and Neva Palmer, and was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 72 1/2 years Eli Max Hackler.
Joan was a homemaker of the Baptist faith and loved to sew, quilt, cook, genealogy and had an exceptionally green thumb.
She is survived by 3 children. Keith (Carol) Hackler, Terry (Jana) Hackler, Sandra (Joey) Todd, 7 grandchildren and spouses, 8 Great grandchildren and 2 Great Great grandchildren.
The Family would like to thank the following organizations for their care of Joan:
Fresenius Kidney Care at Indian Path Hospital
Home Instead Home Care
Asbury Place at Steadman Hills
Nursing Staff and Hospice Care at Holston Valley
Funeral services will be held on Monday June 2, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete. Please check Gate City Funeral Home website for details. Officiating the service will be Rev. Wade Childress, Rev Samuel Newland, and Rev Howell Hackler. Burial will be in the Johnson Head cemetery in Robinette Valley.
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Patsy Lawson
June 21, 2025
I loved her so much! She would bring us a big platter of delicious fried pies when I worked for Dr Jason Brazee! Truly a lady !!!
Donna Harris
June 3, 2025
I have always thought the world of Joan and Max. Two of my favorite people. Loved working with Max at Dixie Bearings. Remember Max bringing vegetable beef soup to work occasionally. Still the best I have ever eaten. I did not have a car in 1974, Max would let me ride to work with him. Awesome couple. They have their angel wings.
Carolyn Mullins Lawson
June 1, 2025
Deepest sympathy. Joan & I talked about the Palmer genealogy. Nice lady!
Rene'(East) Webb
June 1, 2025
Sandra and All The Family .We Are So Sorry For Your Lose .Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You All .Your Mom and Dad Were Such A Blessing. I Remember The Reunions In Robinette Valley .It Was Always Good To See You All .May God Comfort And Be With You All .
Regina Robinson Rice
May 31, 2025
I´m so sorry for the family´s loss! I went to Ketron High with her children . I was a server at Western Sizzlin and Prime Sirloin and I loved getting to know the both of them, they were always so friendly, sweet and kind!
Pat Castle
May 31, 2025
Keith and all the Hackler family, my deepest condolences in your loss! Joan was such a fine woman and will be missed by all who knew her.
Virginia McClain
May 30, 2025
O I´m so sorry family - we love you , our prayers are with you. Just try to think how happy she and Max are now.our prayers,mine, Robert & Richard McClain.
Eddie Lambert
May 30, 2025
Keith ,sorry for your moms passing and your dad. They were a blessing to our school classes in grade school and church too. Enjoyed talking to them when I saw them out. Resting in Jesus's loving hands and together!
Reba kiser
May 30, 2025
Reba kiser, she was such a beautiful soul always loved her and Max prayers for the family
patsy winegar
May 30, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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