Irene Frances (DeMott) Hazlett, 79, of 1017 Nelson St. Staunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her residence.

Irene was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Andrew Clement DeMott and Margaret (Nolan) DeMott Altenburg.

Irene moved to the Shenandoah Valley from Brooklyn at a young age. She served as an eligibility worker at Social Services for 29 years. She was well known for her thick Brooklyn accent, boisterous laugh, always making jokes, and her many one-liners. Her most famous being, “Don’t say hate. Hate is a very strong word.” Irene always had a heart full of love, always supporting and advocating for her sons. She helped cultivate their love of music, cars, and skateboarding.

Irene always loved being around her family and having a good time whether it was going to Smith Mountain Lake to fish, going to Charlestown to play the slots, or staying home to have a singing and dance party any day.

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret Cassa, Kathleen Chittum, and Gary Altenburg.

Surviving, are her sons, Thomas Hazlett and his fiancé, Kristy Baber and David Hazlett and his wife, Shenan; grandchildren, Katelyn Davis and her husband, Kevin, Brandon Baber, Natalie Baber, Sage Tuttle and girlfriend, Jasmin, Sawyer Tuttle, Finn Tuttle, and Béla Tuttle; great-grandchild, Jack Davis; sister-in-law, Robin Altenburg; nieces and nephews, Tracey Alexandrou, Alex and Alexis Altenburg, Debbie and Danny Newman; and many beloved extended family members.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net