Ila Hackett Needre

September 30, 1931 - April 16, 2018

09/30/1931 - 04/16/2018

Past Services

Visitation
Monday April 23, 2018
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel
12893 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4200 | Directions
Service
Tuesday April 24, 2018
1:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel
12893 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4200 | Directions
Cemetery
Tuesday April 24, 2018
2:30 pm
Hampton Memorial Gardens
155 Butler Farm Rd
Hampton, Virginia 23666
Hampton Memorial Gardens | Directions

Ila Hackett Needre 86, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at The Gardens at Warwick Forest in Newport News, Virginia.  She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1931.  After graduating from Altoona High School, she continued her education at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia where she graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree.  While in Philadelphia, she met her husband, John Needre Jr. who also was an artist. They were married in Altoona on September 17, 1955.  After touring Europe for their honeymoon, they lived in his hometown of Newport News, Virginia.  They had two sons, John Charles Needre and Stephen James Needre.  While Ila was a homemaker, she continued with her artwork.  She enjoyed making woodcuts, etching prints, and created several oil paintings and pen and ink drawings. One of her favorite art subjects was The Bible. Ila also enjoyed photography.
Ila was very active at Bethany Gospel Chapel, where she and her husband attended church for over 50 years.  She enjoyed singing in the choir, playing piano, and creating artwork for special occasions.
Ila was preceded in death by her husband, John Needre Jr.  Ila is survived by her two sons, John Charles Needre, (Judy), and Stephen James Needre ( Sharonne).  Ila has two grandchildren, Skylar Needre (Rachelle) and Starr Marberry (Matthew), and two great grandchildren, Sterling Needre and Grace Needre.
 

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Troy Griffin
5 years ago

My Condolences to your family! I have a beautiful piece of art work by Ila and have been wondering and looking for who made it for 20+ years! I was cleaning it and something told me to do a search and this came up! It has been in my family for as long as I can remember and one of the possessions I want to pass on to my son! It is a beautiful wood block piece this jesus holding a little boy with Matthew 18:2,3,4 number 3/10… wanted to share and would love to send you a picture and learn more about Ila and this beautiful piece of art! Please feel free to contact me anytime!
Best,
Troy Griffin
310-621-9998

Jim & Elaine Johnson
5 years ago

So sad to hear of your loss. She lived a beautiful life and leaves behind a lovely family! Love to all

Jim & Elaine Johnson
5 years ago

So sad to hear of your loss! She has had a beautiful life and leaves behind a lovely family! Much love to all.

Sharon Gillum
5 years ago

Deepest sympathy.

Pat Cherrie
5 years ago

Steve, I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her from your days in Shore Park. RIP, Mrs. Needre

Thomas & Libby Widgeon
5 years ago

Sorry For Your Loss!
Jesus Loves Me!