In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Marion Hatchett, 95, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Sunday, June 06, 2024. Marion Dorothy Hatchett was born on March 2, 1929, to the late Constancia Miriam Rhymes and Conrad Hatchett. Marion grew up in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She completed her education there.  As a young girl, she gave her life to Christ. Marion joined the New Herrnhut Moravian Church in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas USVI.

In 1947, Marion gave birth to her first son Irvin V. Ludvig. To make a better life for Irvin and herself, Marion left St. Thomas and moved to New York City. Marion left Irvin (affectionately known as Vic), with her sister Ora to care for him while she was in New York.

A few years later, she sent for both her sister Ora and her son Irvin. Marion worked in various hotels in the housekeeping department. Marion moved up to the position of Supervisor at the New York Hilton Hotel. Marion had her second son, Jerome A. Ludvig in 1952.  Marion was very active in the Hotel Workers Trade Union ensuring that she and all hotel workers received fair wages and better working conditions.

While in New York City she was also involved in Order of the Eastern Star.  She made lifelong friends and connections. (Among them her life partner Ralph - who predeceased her 2023)  Marion loved to cook. Some of her best dishes were meat patties, peas and rice, and Kallaloo. She also loved to dress with a hat to match every outfit.

Marion retired in 1995. She left New York City and returned home to her beloved US Virgin Island St. Thomas where she had built a home on the land of parents near Coki Point Beach.

While back home she remained an active member of New Herrnhut Moravian Church and attended many events hosted by friends and family.   She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life her son Vic Ludvig, her daughter in law Carmen Ludvig, her 5 grandchildren: Shuanise Ludvig-Thomson, Sherylynn Ludvig, Kimberly Ludvig, Victor Ludvig, Elrea Walker, 14  Great grandchildren: Verenique Ludvig, Zantriese Ludvig, Tishyra Thomson, Jonyce Thomson, Deon Rodriguez, Bryce Walker, Darell Walker, Tanise Green, Kenyon George, Kymmya George, Brayden Beal, Cayenne Beal, Harper Bears, Malachi Ludvig, Great-Greeat Grandchildren: Avery George, Karter George, Kyari Patrick, Kobi Massey, Cousins:

Brenda, Jeffery, Myron, Kimberly, Oliver, Egidio, Julius (Toto) Fredericks

Gladys, Carol, Shereese, Stefan, Shayne, Swayne, & Avery Jürgen, James, Calvin, Enid Wells (Williams), Aaron Zephir, Lynette, Leighton, Spurgeon, & Simone Almond, Sheila & Henry Jackson, Orville Brown, Rudolph Smith, Edna Freeman, Gwenevere Hyman, Delrice Varlack, Diane Griffith, Denise Joseph, Kala Brathwaite, Abigail Hendricks, Cousin-in-Law:      Vera Fredericks, Goddaughters: Linette, Stacey and Millicent, Caregiver: Jacqueline O'Garro,

The Mathias, Rhymer, Jürgen, Fredericks & Myers Families and a host of extended family that lovingly called Aunt Marion.

Marion was preceded in death by:

Her parents, Constancia Mariam Rhymes and Conrad Hatchett. Her son Jerome A. Ludvig. Her two sisters: Pauline Marie Woodside, Ora Alicia Williams and one brother, Donald Ulysses DeGraffe, and special cousin Aileen Valencia Francis Allmond.

Acknowledgements (Special Thanks)

RLS Intensive Care Unit, Turnbull Funeral Home, Verna Rawlins, Daisy Saunders, Karen Blyden, Cheryl Thomas, Karen Mahoney-Bess, Una Rabsatt, Vashti Liburd, Delta Malone, Winifred Francis, Maxine Fleming, Pat Betty Callwood, Carol & Gladys Jürgen, Verna Rawlins, Angelo Floyd, and her caregiver, Jacqueline O'Garro.