Hathleen Dills Nichols Couch, age 90

Hathleen Dills Nichols Couch, age 90 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

She was the oldest daughter of the late Jimmie and Maggie Dills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Couch, son, Ralph E. (Billy) Nichols, infant grandson, Donald Goodwin, sisters, Janell Ruppe and Reba Biggerstaff, and brothers, James, Vernon, Loyd and Buddy Dills. Hathleen loved her Lord and her hearts' desire was that all of her loved ones would accept Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

She is survived by daughters, Marlene Curtis and husband Ray, and Linda Griffin, daughter- in- law, Faye Nichols all of Forest City, two sisters, Ruby Strader of Spindale and Marie Biggerstaff of Maryland; two step sons, Dan and Randy Couch. There are nine grandchildren as well as many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Poor's Ford Baptist Church with Reverend Leroy Bridges and Reverend Franklin Lewis officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.