Janice "Sue" Brackin Hyatt, 51, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. She was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. Once married, she traveled and lived in Germany, Georgia and Maryland. She resided in Suffolk, Virginia for the past 13 years. She graduated from Christopher Newport College with a degree in Social Work and went on to earn a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia Southern University. Early in her career, she worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Newport News and as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Savannah, Georgia. She has been employed by the Judicial System as a Federal Probation Officer for the past 18 years in Maryland and Virginia. Her last 13 years, here in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Sue was a beloved wife, sister and aunt. All that knew her were truly blessed with her friendship. She was a loyal, devoted and thoughtful friend, with a wonderful sense of humor. She was warm, gracious and giving but was never afraid to tell you exactly what was on her mind. She loved working out and had a close knit group of friends at BURN Fit gym who quickly became her second family. There, after donning her headband, she would enjoy the camaraderie of daily work outs, 5k runs, shopping and wine with her girlfriends. You have to respect the headband! She loved her niece and nephew, Ali and Andrew. She was their biggest fan and supporter. She was there for all of their sporting events and academic award ceremonies, but more importantly, she was an aunt who would give her whole heart and never expect anything in return. She was the ultimate example of what FAMILY truly means. She loved them as if they were her own, would stop anything she was doing to be there for them and never hesitated to demonstrate how much she truly loved them. As a sister she was a best friend, confidant, supporter and mentor. The relationship and bond she shared with her sister is one that is hard to describe and one that can never be replaced. Known for her marathon shopping trips, she always brought along a fruit bar because a lunch break was never on her agenda, there were too many bargains waiting. She had an impeccable sense of style on anything from decorating to clothing. She would never refrain from saying, "Pain is beauty people!!!" as she shoved her feet into the most uncomfortable shoes, but she was surely a fashion statement to reckon with. She was strong in her convictions and her faith. She loved her job and all the friends she made. She was a strong presence at work, stopping by each morning to talk to everyone personally before making it to her desk. As an Army wife, she fully supported Rob with her feisty and independent attitude. She maintained the household during his numerous deployments, training and schools, while working full time. She would jokingly comment, "It's grass cutting season. Let me guess you have to go somewhere for 3 months." She was truly proud of all of his accomplishments. She embraced each new assignment as they came and enjoyed new places and new friends. She was like her father, she never met a stranger. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Darrell Brackin, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert L. Hyatt; sister, Mary Via and her husband Billy; niece and nephew, Ali and Andrew Via; and her beloved dog, Jack Ryan. The family would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this very difficult time. The family will receive friends 02 October 2015, 6-8:00 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Newport News. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 03 October 2015, 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, in Newport News. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Ste. A102, Newport News, VA. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.