Barbourville, Ky. - Marlene Hatfield, 77, of Barbourville, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026. Marlene was born December 3, 1948, to the late Shelby Miller and Janet Bowling Miller in Germantown, Ohio.

Marlene graduated from Germantown High School in 1967. She moved to Knox County,Kentucky in 1982. Marlene worked as a nanny for several years for Tony and Julie Roberts. She also worked at Hopper Funeral Home, for several years, as an office assistant and pianist. Marlene was a religious person. She was a faithful member of The First Baptist of Barbourville for many years. Marlene practiced her faith through musical ministry, playing the piano and singing in the choir. Marlene enjoyed gardening,especially growing flowers. She also loved doing crafts and would set up at the Daniel Boone Craft Village every year. Marlene will be missed by her family and friends.

Left behind to mourn Marlene’s passing are her sons: Thomas Moore Hatfield and Aaron McCartt (Loni): daughters: Donna Nottingham (Cody) and Pamela Hatfield:grandchildren: Jessica Bargo, Cameron Burke Hatfield, Madison Moore Hatfield,Addison Kara McCartt, Aiden Lloyd McCartt, Adah Emberlyn McCartt, Adalyn Roberta McCartt, Kaidence Perkins, Maddox Ramey, Bretton Ramey, Bryer Ramey, Brady Combs, Michael Ramey Jr., Maylee Nottingham, Liam Nottingham, Westlyn Nottingham; great-grandchildren: Marley Burton and Gracie Burton.

In addition to her parents, Shelby and Janet Bowling Miller, Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Elizebeth Hatfield and her brother, Larry Miller.

The Hatfield family and friends of the family will meet at Hopper Funeral Home on Saturday, November 7. 2026, at 10:30 AM and drive in procession to The Miller Cemetery in Artemus, Kentucky for a graveside service at 11:00 AM. Family and friends will serve as Casket Bearers.

The Hopper family, Victoria Hopper and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home: Mrs. Lorena Blankenship, Mr. Reid Brewer, Mr. Robin Reese, Mrs.Brenda Johnson, Ms. Quinlyn Chrisco, Mr. Steven Walker, and Mr. Darren West,express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Marlene Hatfield.Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is entrusted with all arrangements and services for Marlene Hatfield.