Oubra Joan (Palmer) Hackler

Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler

Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler, 93, born November 13, 1931, in the Robinette Valley Community of Scott County, VA.

Joan passed from this life to be with Jesus and Max on May 29, 2025, and was the daughter of the late Neal and Neva Palmer and was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 72 ½ 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.

Left to cherish her memory are her 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 will receive friends from 10-12p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 12:00p.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wade Childress, Rev. Samuel Newland, and Rev. Howell Hackler officiating.

Graveside services will follow at the Johnson Head Cemetery in Robinette Valley. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Fresenius Kidney Care, Home Instead Home Care, Asbury Place at Steadman Hills, and the nursing staff and Hospice care at Holston Valley Medical Center for their love and care for Joan.

An online guest register is available for the Hackler family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler.