Hattie H. Townsend

Hattie Holt Townsend, born on March 15, 1937 to the late Coy Holt and Fannie Brown in Nashville, TN, Hattie affectionately known as “Shag” departed this life on March 20, 2025. She is predeceased by her son Marcus Townsend, Sr., and five brothers and three sisters.

Hattie graduated from Pearl High School; she was baptized at an early age at Fourteenth Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Felton Price. Hattie united in holy matrimony to Charles L. Townsend, Sr. They remained together for 60 years.

Hattie joined Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church to where she remained a faithful member until her failing health.

Hattie leaves to cherish her memories children, Demetria Teasley, Charles L. Townsend, Jr, and Rayfield (Meagan) Townsend; grandchildren, Darian, Michelle, Charles III (Tralonda), Marcus, Jr., Grant, Cheyenne; great grandchildren, Charles M., Cameron, and Cayden Townsend; sisters, Ora Duff and Bobbie Harris; brother, Jimmy (Laura) Holt; numerous nieces, nephews, family a friends.

Please keep the Townsend family in your thoughts and prayers.