Leah Virginia Deihl McHatton

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Ann and James S. Deihl, her husband, Austin D. McHatton, and her son, Gary D. McHatton.

Leah was born on January 22, 1928 in Reedville, VA. She graduated from Reedville High School in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Hampton, VA and began work at NACA as a computer. It was there where she met her husband, Austin. They were married on June 22, 1946 in Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Progressive Sunday School class and the Church Choir. She was also a charter member of the Colonial Place Woman's Club in Hampton for more than 50 years.

She had two surviving sons, James (Rusty) McHatton and Douglas McHatton; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 7 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday, March

22, 2016 to share stories and celebrate the life of Leah. A private graveside ceremony will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Peninsula SPCA.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.