Hattie Evelyn Hatchett McDuffie entered eternal rest and peace on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blackstone, Virginia. She was 92 years old.
Hattie was born February 9, 1933 to George W. Hatchett and Emma Irby Hatchett in Blackstone, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; George and Emma; her daughter, Lydia McDuffie; her son, Michael McDuffie; and six of her siblings.
Hattie was educated in Nottoway County Schools. After graduating, she migrated to Brooklyn, New York where she lived for many years. There she found employment with the U.S. Post Office. After leaving New York she resided in multiple states, finally returning home to Blackstone.
Hattie was baptized at an early age at Mt. Gazerine Baptist Church, and upon returning home she attended her childhood church, Shiloh Baptist Church.
Hattie leaves to cherish her memories: her sister, Gladys Young of Blackstone, Virginia; devoted nieces, Hollie Hudson of New York, Geri Bell (Calvin) of North Carolina and Jackie Young of Richmond, Virginia; great granddaughter, Arriel McDuffie; great-great grandson, Nolan McDuffie of Blackstone, Virginia; great niece, Lawanna Hudley of Illinois; grandson, Marqus McDuffie of Georgia and grandson, Adam McDuffie of Maryland; special friends, Shirley Woods of New York and Joyce Fowlkes of South Hill, Virginia; great neighbors, Phyllis Altson, Wanda Eppes and Reverend Trinetia Banks; staff of Heritage Hall; and a host of other family and friends.
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Visitation
18
Apr
504 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
Service
19
Apr
312 S Brown Street
Blackstone , VA 23930
Interment Greenview Cemetery, Blackstone
