BEATON, Ida Hart Chappell, 87, of Henrico County, Virginia, passed into eternal life on March 15, 2016, after a long life of faith, service to her community and love for her family. She was born in Sedley, Southampton County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Romine Sue Camp Chappell and Herbert Hart Chappell. Her parents; and her beloved sisters, Sue Darden Chappell, Rebecca Gillette, Romine Turner and Unity Bailey predeceased her. She raised her family in Richmond. Ida Hart was a science teacher for 40 years, in both the Richmond and Chesterfield Public Schools, after her graduation from Madison College in 1949 (now James Madison University), where she served as President of the Student Government Association from 1948 to 49. Ida Hart was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the honor society for educators. Ida Hart was recognized for her hands on style of teaching, frequently taking groups of her students to points of scientific interest in locations across the country in order to enrich their understanding of the natural environment. She loved the wonder of nature and instilled her love of all aspects of Earth Science in many of the thousands of students she taught over the years, as well as in her grandchildren. Ida Hart was an avid hiker and camper and found time to fulfill a personal dream of hiking many areas in the Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park among many journeys she took to enjoy nature and to fulfill her love of travel. She also undertook post-graduate studies in Earth Science at California State University at Long Beach, where she pursued study of her interests ranging from the landforms of the Painted Desert, to the habitat and features of the California National Parks, to the rock formations, tides, and marine life at Corona Del Mar. Ida Hart was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher and was a cherished friend to many in the community. She was a long-standing member of Derbyshire Baptist Church, Richmond. Ida Hart is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Susan Bennett (Mrs. Robert Y. Bennett) of Richmond, Va., and son-in-law, Robert, Patricia DiOrio (Mrs. Francis A. DiOrio) of Cazenovia, N.Y., and son-in-law, Francis; and five grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Robert Yelverton Bennett Jr., of New York City and Alexander Gordon Chappell Bennett of Richmond, Va., Sue Hart Law and Jason Pierce Law of Cazenovia, N.Y. and Jennie Rhodes Law of Albany, N.Y. Ida Hart leaves behind many nieces, nephews and extended family members whom she loved dearly. There will be a service of celebration of Ida Hart's life at Derbyshire Baptist Church in Richmond, on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 11 a.m., with a reception following the service at the church. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley, Virginia that day will be a private service at 4 p.m., with a reception, for friends and family, at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley, following interment. Remembrances may be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. or Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley, Va.

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