Hattie May (Barrow) Chance
November 21, 1934 - September 13, 2025
Hattie May (Barrow) Chance, age 90, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025.
Born on Tilghman Island, MD, on November 21, 1934, she was daughter to the late Henry L. and Dorothy (Harrison) Barrow.
Hattie dedicated many years of her life to her work at Rite Aid and WSFS. She was a devoted member of New Castle Methodist Church, where she remained active in her faith community until she was no longer able. An avid Phillies fan, she especially enjoyed watching their games in her later years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Elizabeth Barrow; her daughter, Diane Lawler; sons-in-law, William Lawler and Charles H. Spicer III; her sister, Iva Menton; and her brother, Henry Barrow, Jr.
Hattie is survived by her children, Betty J. Spicer, Barbara A. Chance (Nancy), and Richard A. Chance (Deborah). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Beth (Gavin), Robert Jr., Ryan (Brittany), Samantha (Alex), Sara, Marc, Valene, and Alexa (Donny). She also leaves behind cherished great-grandchildren: Gavin Jr., McKenzie, Robert III, Isabella, Kiernan, Maverick, Emerson, Chloe, and Carter.
All services will be held privately.
Elizabeth Keller
Mommom,
What words can I say right now? I remember as a kid living down the street from you , stopping by randomly, Trick or Treating to your house in our costumes, and Fourth of July crabs in the back yard. Christmas festivities in your living room.
I laugh when I think of the time I asked you if we could take a picture and you said no your hair wasn’t done. You always had the perfect styled hair.
You were a great grandmother and great grandmother to all of us and I hope enjoy watching us all from above. We love and will miss you dearly.
Mary Lou Golden
I had worked with Hattie at WSFS years ago. She always so encouraging and helpful :))) May God keep her in the palm of His Hand :))
Mr Crossan
“Near a shady wall a Rose once grew,Budded and blossomed in God’s free light. Watered and fed by mornings dew, Shedding it’s sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall, Through which there shone a beam of light.Onward it went with added strength, With never a thought of fear or pride. It followed the light through the crevice-length, And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew,the broadening view, Were found the same as they were before. And it lost itself in beauties new, Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve? And make our courage faint or fall? Ney! let us faith and hope receive..The Rose Still Grows Beyond the Wall.. Scattering fragrance far and wide, Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will for evermore”
John 11:25-26
Patricia Latta
Betty, Barbara and Ricky:
Our heartfelt condolences at the passing of your mom. Hattie will always have a special place in our hearts. We share our love and gratitude for her kindness to our family.
Patricia and George Latta
Ellen Dempsey
Angel Stanton
Beth Schaen
Thank you for your guidance in my first job at Rite Aid. I really enjoyed you as my boss and learned so much and loved hearing about your family!!! Bless your heart friend!!