Charlesetta Graham Crockett, age 84 of Gloucester County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Oct. 26, 2014.

In celebration of her life, a memorial service will be held at Severn Church in Naxera, at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30. Pastor Bill West will be officiating.

Charlesetta was born in Newport News, Va., on April 27, 1930. She graduated from Newport News High School and had been a resident of Gloucester County since 1953.

Charlesetta retired from Gloucester County School Systems after serving 13 years at Achilles Elementary School.

She had a zest for life and filled her roll well as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. Known as “Ms. Etta,” an icon in the community of Gloucester, she will be remembered for her enjoyment and participation in many fundraising activities, especially the Lions Club and Relay for Life. She appreciated her family, church, wonderful friends, and raising her family with her devoted husband, Larry, by the beautiful York River.

Charlesetta is lovingly remembered by her son, David Crockett and wife Nancy; daughter, Peggy Crockett; grandson, Shawn Seawell and wife Lorie, and great-grandson, Shawn Seawell Jr.

She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Lawrence F. Crockett, and son, Kenneth F. Crockett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Severn Church, 9066 Robins Neck Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061.