Obituary
At her residence in Goochland, Virginia on October 2, 2022, IdaMae Haden Claiborne, 79, the only daughter of the late Deacon William and Deaconess Elnora Haden, faced the sunset of her stay on earth surrounded by family and joined her precious Savior in eternity.
She was born on September 21, 1943, the third of four siblings to William and Elnora Haden. IdaMae graduated from Central High School in 1961. After graduation, she pursued a career in nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital (now known as Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital) having retired in 2020 after 54 years of dedicated service. She also performed contracted services for E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. of A.H. Robins Company and Gilmer Minor III of Owens and Minor.
Always a faithful and dedicated person, her life was of service to her Lord and her community. She joined Second Union Baptist Church at the age of 13 in August 1956 under the leadership of the late Rev. Herman R. Clark. IdaMae loved her church and was a dedicated member until her health declined. Loyally she sang in the Senior Choir and the DL Trent Memorial Choir. She was the coordinator of the Youth Ministry and a member of the Senior Missionary, Hospitality Committee, and the Women’s Ministry. Regularly she attended Sunday School, morning and evening worship services and other events at her church. In her community she was a conscientious member of the Goochland Recreation Center, NAACP, Rosenwald School Museum, Inc., and a volunteer of the Hadensville Fife Rescue Squad. In addition, she became a member of Poinsettia Chapter #222, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation on May 25,1982 serving as their Worthy Matron, Associate Matron and Secretary.
IdaMae enjoyed vacationing with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, yardwork, gardening, and decorating her home for all occasions. IdaMae was an avid lover of animals -raising chickens, horses, and dogs at her residence. These were the things she enjoyed the most.
Along with her parents, a brother, Calbert Pace; her sister-in-law, Bernice Pace; and her niece Karen Pace preceded her in death.
IdaMae leaves in God’s care two brothers, Linwood, and Houston Haden; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Haden and Berlean Haden (devoted); four nieces, Rebecca Campbell, Charlene Fleming, Pattie Pace and Angie Anderson; four nephews, Calbert Pace, Jr., Alvin Pace, Linwood Haden, Jr., and Keith Haden; 24 great nieces and nephews; one uncle, Leroy Pace; a devoted friend, Hansome Howell; and numerous other close family relatives and friends.
IdaMae’s loving attitude and gentle smile will be missed by her devout family and friends. She leaves them with countless memories and precious moments that will last a lifetime.
A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Ida Mae Claiborne will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Second Union Baptist Church, 2843 Hadensville- Fife Road, Goochland, VA. with Pastor Stevie M. Trent, Sr., Officiant and Eulogist. Interment service will follow in the church cemetery.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Mealy Funeral Home 2530 Dogtown Road, Goochland Virginia where the family will receive relatives and friends.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at 12:45p.m. on the day of the service at her residence 3347 Hadensville-Fife Road Goochland Virginia.
Service may be viewed by Livestream at/https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream
For the health and safety of attendees, masks are required at all visitations and services. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Avenue Petersburg Virginia 23803 (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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