02/27/2026
Levisa “Levicy” Chafin Hatfield, matriarch of the infamous Hatfields, guided her family with faith and strength during decades of turmoil.
Levisa “Levicy” Chafin Hatfield (1842–1929) stood at the center of one of Appalachia’s most notorious families. She married William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield on April 18, 1861, and remained his steadfast companion through decades of storms—both literal and familial. Known for her quiet strength, Levicy guided her children through turbulent times and provided unwavering support during the fiery years of the Hatfield–McCoy feud.
In her later years, portraits show Levicy wearing a traditional satin Victorian mourning dress, reflecting both the era and the personal losses she endured. Beneath the attire was a woman of deep faith, devoted to Christianity and the Scriptures. Her quiet piety and resilience became the anchor for a family whose name would echo through American folklore, a reminder that behind every legendary figure often stands a guiding presence of steady influence.
Devil Anse passed away on January 7, 1921, and Levicy followed eight years later in 1929. In her passing, she left more than memories; she left a legacy intertwined with the history of Logan County and Appalachian lore. Her life serves as a testament to loyalty, faith, and the quiet power of a woman whose strength held a family—and a legend—together through decades of conflict and change.
