Ida Mae Crawley Hatchett

Ida Mae Hatchett entered eternal rest early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Kenbridge, VA.
Ida Mae Hatchett was born March 27, 1939, to Mollie Jane Royster Crawley and Peter Allen Crawley, in Kenbridge VA. Ida Mae was the fifth of seven children and the youngest daughter born out of their union. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Edward Royster, Waverly Crawley, Myrtle Crawley, Theodore Crawley, and Charles Crawley.
Ida Mae was united in holy matrimony to Albert Hatchett, with whom she shared a loving marriage until his passing in 2001. Ida Mae was known to have a house full of love, laughter, and a place where all were welcomed to have a good time. Ida Mae had a big heart, often caring for friends and family in their time of need and meeting each with a warm smile and a listening ear.
Ida Mae was employed by Free State Laundry-Cleaners, Inc., Kenbridge Sportswear, and later Reiss Manufacturing, where she remained until retirement.
Ida Mae loved the Lord, her church, and her church family. Ida Mae confessed her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a faithful and devoted member of Starlight Baptist Church, in Kenbridge, Virginia. During her time at Starlight, she served faithfully in the choir and as Treasurer. She also dedicated herself as Church Clerk and was an active member of the Missionary and Pastor's Aide ministries.
Ida Mae is survived by one brother, Earl Crawley of Richmond, VA; and three sisters-in-law Edith Crawley of Prospect, VA, Terri Crawley of Sacramento, CA, and Vicki Crawley of Glen Allen, VA. Nieces Cynthia Crawley-Fox of Baltimore, MD, Jessica Gage (Gerry) of Chesterfield, VA, Nicole Crawley-Hunt (Edrick) of Greer SC, and Valaria Royster. Nephews Kenneth Crawley of Marriottsville, MD, Jason Crawley of Sacramento, CA, and Kevin Crawley of Sacramento, CA. A lifelong friend Alice R. Yancey of Kenbridge, VA, devoted goddaughter, Tracey Yancey Coles of North Chesterfield, VA, devoted niece Lucille Jones of Kenbridge, VA, and a host of other relatives and friends.