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Hazel Peace Obituary
"I can think of no better way to describe Hazel Harvey Peace than to say she was the consummate teacher," said Superintendent Melody Johnson in a statement distributed by the Fort Worth school district. "She loved her work, she loved her students and she worked tirelessly to help others understand the importance of education for all children in our community."
Peace graduated from Fort Worth Colored High School at age 13, then returned to her alma mater, renamed Terrell High School, to teach at age 16 after earning a degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
She taught English and coached debate and eventually became vice principal of the school before retiring in 1972.
According to Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks, a former student, the enduring influence of the veteran educator is incalculable.
“Mrs. Peace, through her decades-long service at historic I. M. Terrell High School, has had a deep and lasting impact on generations of African-American students she encountered along the way,” Brooks said in a news release. “She modeled before us the values of excellence, hard work, and fair play.”
The University of North Texas announced an endowed professorship in Peace's name last August at her 100th birthday celebration. She is the first African-American woman to be honored with an endowed professorship at a Texas public university.
At the luncheon announcing the scholarship, the retired Terrell librarian, Adelene Jones, said: "Her students learned more Shakespeare from her than in college. She taught Macbeth until they knew it by heart."
Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Peace
153 Entries
Myrtle Teal
February 19, 2016
Oh ,we had some wonderful and meaningful times at the Great I.M.Terrell with Mrs. Peace class of 1968. Myrtle Teal
sal brock
February 6, 2011
i go to that school...
MARY HOMER
July 23, 2008
CLASS OF 1957
MARY JO IRVING- HOMER
Delmar Gardner
June 25, 2008
I give Honor to God and Ms. Peace in granting her an amazing journey that touched and influenced so many lives as my mother, uncles, and myself in our journey. Ms. Peace thank you for making that journey a littler easier.
Class of '69'
Evonne Jackson-Mondy
June 22, 2008
Yes, one person can make a difference in the world. Thank you Lord for sharing your love with us through your amazing, loving angel,
Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace. Safe at home in your arms.
ruthie tate
June 21, 2008
thank you for being my teacher.You was a wonderful woman and i will miss you greatly.
Joyce Crowder
June 21, 2008
Thanks for the wonderful memories of Historic I. M. Terell. The school will not have been a learning institution without the loving and stern actions of Mrs. Hazel Peace.
May God continue to strengthen, blessing family and friends in the days ahead.
'Class of 1972'
Joyce Douglas-Biglow
June 18, 2008
Having been apart of I.M.Terrell family also the class of 1964.I was truly blessed to have known such great person who truly cared about her students who made a different in our lives.Mrs.Peace will truly be missed by her family and friends.
IRMA HOUSTON
June 16, 2008
MS.PEASE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND SHE INSPIRED ME TO DO MY BEST ALSO AND MAKE A BETTER LIFE,AND DO CONSTRUCTED THINGS TO IMPROVE MY SELF.
Barbara Brown
June 16, 2008
My special prayers go out to Mrs. Peace family and friends. This was a wonderful woman who shared herself with all of Tarrant County. We wil miss her.
Janie Jones-Smith
June 16, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful woman and educator, who devoted her life to building a foundation of love, strength, care and concern for the good of all that passed her way. You will be greatly missed, but the values you instilled in many of us as former students and the community, will remain with all of us forever. Rest in Peace. "I.M. Terrell, Class of 1962"
Joyce Witherspoon
June 15, 2008
Ms. Peace, even though you retired 35 years ago, you never stopped teaching your 'children'.
Many people are better adults because you gave so unselfishly of yourself.
May all the students whose lives you graced, carry with them the seeds you planted in them, so that they may also be examples in words, and actions, as 'teachers' in their daily lives, so that your legacy may be carried on into the lives of many more young children.
SALUTARE.
Gwen Morrison
June 15, 2008
For the past thirty-five years as a member of Baker Chapel AME Church the light of the life of Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace shined into my life. She was a figure of grace and tenacity. We are all better because she walked among us always in diligent awareness and service.
John and Shirley Washington
June 15, 2008
Every morning, our Counselor Ms. Peace would stand in the doors of I.M Terrell to greet her students as they traveled from near and far. She made sure we were dressed appropriately and had our breakfast.
She cared for all of us regardless if we were a little girl from Mansfield, Texas or a big football player from the eastside Fort Worth. Her love will remain with us until we meet her again.
We find comfort in knowing that some day when we make our way to heaven, Ms. Peace will be standing somewhere near the Pearle Gates waiting to greet us again.
Mary Sterling Carter
June 15, 2008
We will miss you and all the things you did in our educational system and community. You were an inspiraton to all the students that passed your way.
Love and prayers
elsie caldwell
June 15, 2008
in loving memary of a wonderful person. we well love you an miss
you always.
James Taylor (Class of '69)
June 15, 2008
Mrs Peace was impeccable in her dress, attitude, standards, character, dedication, etc and was a role model for all that came to know her. Though she was tiny, She was able to inspire fear in the heart of everyone form the smallest girl to the biggest jock and even the coaches. This was surely because what she carried on the inside shown through on the outside. She lived what she preached and as young kids, we didn't always want to hear it at the time but it planted seeds that were destined to blossom into bit of character in all of us. I am forever grateful for having known her and wish todays schools had more like her - what a better world it would be!
May she rest in peace.
Jacqueline Berliner-Randle
June 14, 2008
I can still remember the way she looked as she fussed about how we were not doing our best work. She had very high standards and required that we have them also. It was the reason for our successes in life. Thank you Mrs. Peace
LOMA BROWN-MIMS
June 14, 2008
You will be missed god blessed you with many years on this earth.Rest In Peace .
Janice Ashurst-Brackins
June 14, 2008
The 1st day I walked into IMTerrell--Mrs.Peace said,"another Ashurst".Yes and thanks from all seven of us.Charles,Jules,James,Harold,Nelson,Mattie and Janice.Three of us left.You were loved Mrs.Peace.
Annie Garnett
June 13, 2008
Before I knew what I mentor was, Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace was my mentor. She was the Dean of Girls during my time, and what I thought was worse (at that time) was the fact that she also belonged to our church, Baker Chapel, and she "knew my mother!" In those days, "knowing your mother" meant everything.
I so hope that Mrs. Peace's legacy (to which so many in this guest book have alluded )would "catch fire" again in these turbulent times for our young people. What a change in our ethnic world if girls and young women were modeled after her...not just her dress (ear bobs and all), but her speech, her distinctive presence, her inimitable hope for young people, and her unceasing faith in God!
She meant so much to so many, and I pray that God bestows a special blessing on Mrs. Peace as she makes this transition from her earthly to her heavenly home. My Mother is there, so tell her "I've been good!" That will mean so much.
Helen Knight
June 13, 2008
We have indeed lost a wonderful person. I am blessed to have known Mrs. Peace. I met her less than two years ago. I asked for her help and she was so willing to help me--a mere stranger. I pray that the countless people whose lives she has touched will imitate the life she lived. Mrs. Peace was a great, godly woman. I will deeply miss her.
Sympathetically,
Helen Knight & Family
Sandra Burries-Mathis
June 13, 2008
Mrs Peace, will be missed by many generations. I spoke with her not long ago on the telephone. My daugther was caring for her and she had her to call me. I really enjoyed our conversation. I could not believe she remembered me after all these years. I am so glad my child got a chance to meet a legend of Fort Worth.
Freddie Ray Freeman
June 13, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
patricia Miller-Settles
June 13, 2008
Sincere Condolence to the family and friends of Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace. This little giant has made a tremendous impact on the educational horizon of our society. At one time, there was a large population of I.M. Terrell alumni in southern California, and when the locals of Los Angeles gathered, the name of Mrs. Hazel Peace was always recalled in the stories of fond memories. The population is decreasing, yet there is still a sizable number and at the news of the passing of Mrs. Peace, many hearts were sadden. My sister and I are graduates of Como High, never meeting Mrs. Peace in person, but she taught both of our parents Annie Lois ( Baker) Miller and the late Lawson Miller,both class of 1941. We so appreciated her acknowledgement and written greetings to them, which were read at their 50th & 55th wedding anniversary celebrations. Ten years ago while visiting our family in Fort Worth, my father wanted to pay a visit to Mrs. Peace, when we arrived at her home, we were told, " her car is not here, that means she's out" . WOW ! That was just amazing to us that she was out driving. From all that we have heard, Mrs. Peace was an amazing lady. On behalf of many students she taught, touched, and outlived, and my mother and others who still remain... we are thankful for one Hazel Harvey Peace and pray the God of our Fathers to comfort all of you.
pat Miller-Settles,& Shirley Miller Macey for Annie Lois Miller
Jacobie Robinson
June 13, 2008
On behalf of my wife, Dr. Christina Castleberry Robinson, who is a Hazel Harvey Peace Scholarship recipient, and my-self, we would like to extend our condolences to Mrs. Peace's family. Her impact was so great, that it touched many generations before us, including our own. Her life's legacy continues to impact the generations of today, and will continue to serve us into the future.
Patsy Blanton Miller - class of 1969
June 13, 2008
During a lifetime so many people touch our lives, but none will be remembered like Ms Peace. As a student at IM Terrell, I remember her larger than life presence, she was tiny but had a gigantic impact on all. Her smile, straight forward talk and the many encouraging words will never be forgotten. I am very proud to be one of the many lives that she touched.
R.L.and BARBARA BALDWIN
June 13, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
R.L.and BARBARA BALDWIN
June 13, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Bruce Carter
June 13, 2008
It was a great pleasure to meet Mrs.Peace about 6 months ago becasue she was still teaching the.
Booker T Richard, II
June 13, 2008
"Mrs. Peace's Opus"
What Is An Opus?
A Creative Work
A musical Composition
A composer sets forth on five lines and four spaces, notes, flates and sharps. That become a musical compositon. The sole purpose of the composition is to MOTIVATE the musician and AROUSE, PROVOKE and STIMULATE the listener. YOU have been like the metronome, a device that marks time at precise intervals. By your life's example, YOU have been PRECISE and TIMELY in setting the standards for how one must rise to the occasion. In adherence to that standard, We have become your "OPUS". We are the MELODIES and NOTES of YOUR EFFORTS. We are the MUSIC OF YOUR LABOR. "WE ARE YOUR SYMPHONY"
With all our devotion,
Booker T. Richard, II
From The Class of 1965 & The Hazel Harvey Peace Scholarship Fund
Ophelia Spencer-Rayford
June 12, 2008
Class of 1956
(Mrs.Willie B. Modester - Curry
June 12, 2008
I am blessed, honored and thankful for the privilege of being a student under the leadership of Mrs. Peace during my years at I. M. Terrell High School.
I am grateful for her guidance, expectations, words of encouragement, understanding, patience, support and help during those years.
Any success that I have enjoyed during my life time can be attributed, in part, to her and the other teachers at Carver and I. M. Terrell.
Mrs Peace touched and shaped the lives of students from all over Fort Worth and surrounding communities/towns. As an educator, mentor and role model she left a lasting impression upon many of our lives; my life is one of them. I will always cherish the memories of I. M. Terrell High School. Soror Peace will never be forgotten and her legacy will live forever. May the Lord bless and keep each of you.
Class of 1949
Shelia Wilson-Young
June 12, 2008
I would like to send my deep condolence out to family, friends, and the graduating class of 1973 @ I. M. Terrell High School. Not a lot people would keep it as real as Mrs. Peace. We have all enjoyed her authority as we watched it change. She moved from the role of decision-maker and discipline-enforcer to confidante, cheerleader, and champion. She was very much loved for all of the laughter that she provided throughout her life. May God bless her family to stay strong during this loss, and may I add I feel your pain. It was a great loss for the I. M. Terrell family as well, but she will always be remembered and will remain alive in our hearts. Rest In Peace, you will be missed.
Shirley Bradford Yeldell
June 12, 2008
We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Peace. She touched our family in numerous ways by being an educator to many of our family members, as well as a special family friend in Christ through Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Peace demonstrated to everyone that it doesn't matter your numerical age, you can accomplish anything that you set your heart and mind to do. She was a great educator with a wonderful disposition, a sharp tongue, and a very firm disciplinarian. Her warm and caring spirit will be greatly missed by everyone.
Erma Grigsby
June 12, 2008
Mrs. Peace expected us to achieve and inspired us to do so.
Erma Gilmore Grigsby, Class of 1952.
Los Angeles, CA.
Lt/Col (Ret) David L Smith & Family
June 12, 2008
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
Johnnie Barnes, Lewis
June 12, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Helen Barnes ,Stewart
June 12, 2008
In memory of a Great Lady
Mrs Hazel Harvey Peace
Renetta Barnes,Teel
June 12, 2008
I have not forgotten what you said to me in June of 1956,two weeks before graduation.
Now ,I return that compliment! You were also a model instructor,and what a Lady.
EDDIE BEAVER
June 12, 2008
LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU,REST IN PEACE. FROM BEVERLY FLINT IMT CLASS OF 69 -LILLIAN FAYE KING WEBB IMT CLASS OF 62-EDDIE BEAVER DUNBAR CLASS OF 70 GENEVA WEBB BEAVER DUNBAR CLASS OF 83
Bernice Jefferson
June 12, 2008
Ms Peace was always "Top Dog". A wonderfully knowledgeable lady who always kept the welfare of her students as top prioritiy.
Dollie Gentry.
June 12, 2008
Ms Peace was near and dear to all her former students. When I graduated G. W. Carver Jr. Hi School, Ms Peace was our guest speaker at our Jr. Hi comencement exercises and I had to introduce her. Her reputation preceded her, because I already knew all about her before being promoted to I.M.Terrell where I would attend the upcoming fall. I'll never forget her, she was strictly business, SHE DIDN'T PLAY! I'm grateful for having had the opportunity to know Ms Peace. She was indeed a great lady. My condolences to the family.
Will Ingram
June 12, 2008
We have lost a dedicated giant that cast a big shadow of influence whereever she served.
Will H. Ingram, Jr.
Class of 57
Armethia Reed
June 12, 2008
REST IN PEACE,YOU ARE LOVED BY SO MANY PEOPLE.THANKS FOR MAKING ME GET TO CLASS, I WAS ALWAYS LATE.TAKE YOUR PLACE WITH THE ANGELS.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. LOVE YOU MRS. PEACE.
ETHELEE COLLIER-AUSTIN
June 12, 2008
MRS. PEACE WILL BE MISSED IN SO MANY WAYS. SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND. CLASS OF 1965
Minnie Stein-Barriteau
June 12, 2008
The West African proverb (made popular by President T. Roosevelt), "Speak softly and carry a big stick, you will go far," speaks volumes of the lifeswork of Ms H.H. Peace. Did she ever weight as much as 100 pounds? Yet when she walked the halls of I.M. Terrell for decades, everyone listened, if not trembled. May we join the thousands of former students who feel blessed having known Ms Peace and come under her influence. God must need a new "Dean of Angels!"
There is no end to her goodness, so we just say, "Well done thy good and faithful servant." from the Stein Family, Minnie '57, Glenda '61, Fred '56 (in memoria), and James '64 (in memoria).
APRIL (YELDELL) MOORE
June 12, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Wanda J. Burleson-Wingfield
June 12, 2008
I sign this book for my mother Nevia Hardeman Burleson, Ms Peace taught her in school, when she was a young girl. My mother is now 81 years old. My God Bless the family.
Lucretia Wilkins Walker - I. M. Terrell Class of 1965
June 12, 2008
My family was truly blessed because you passed this way. Now you are residing with the Lord. I will personally miss your words of wisdom as you began by saying "Now, Pat......."
Verna Maxine Green-Jordan
June 12, 2008
Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace was a small package, but put together in a mighty way. She was Dean of Girls when I attended I.M.T. She shared all of lifes lessons if you only listened to words she had to say, it may have been something you didn't like at the time she said it, but I am sure you have thought about it later in your life. Rest In Peace Gracious Lady CLASS of 1964
Thomas Lee
June 12, 2008
Mrs Peace;
Your love will in my heart forever
untill we meet again.
Birda Robinson-Turner
June 12, 2008
Mrs. Peace was an inspiration to all of her students (children), she will be greatly missed.
Otis Taylor
June 11, 2008
About five years ago I saw Mrs. Peace and she called me by my name (Otis Taylor), I was shocked that she knew me. She was a legend and a very good teacher, and caring person. She will be missed, and thank God we had her this long. God Bless her and her family. Class of 1969.
Bessie M. Riggins
June 11, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will always love you and miss you. Bessie M. Riggins, IMT Class of 1955
Betty Price
June 11, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mary Taylor
June 11, 2008
Mrs. Peace was more than an educator, she was a woman of her words. She taught many of us how to become what we are today, I "thank you for the little talk we had at I.M. Terrell." I am very proud to have had you in my life as the Dean of Girls. You will be missed. Class of 1969.
CHERYL FREEMAN-HILL
June 11, 2008
WHAT A LEGEND, DYNAMITE IN A SMALL PACKAGE!! INSPIRATION FOR SO MANY GENERATIONS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS, EVEN THOSE OF WHO DID NOT ATTEND I. M. TERRELL, BUT WHOSE PARENTS DID.
MRS. PEACE ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGED YOU WHEN YOU SPOKE TO HER, ASKING ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND EARNESTLY WANTING TO KNOW! SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WELL DONE MRS. PEACE.
C. FREEMAN-HILL (COMO H.S. 67)
Tobie & Jeanette Thompson
June 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carlos Puente
June 11, 2008
To Mrs. Peace's Extended Family,
I am thankful to the Lord that I was at Hazel Harvey Peace's 100 Birthday Celebration at Shiloh Baptist Church last year. It was great to listen to her praising the Lord and making us chuckle. She was a blessing to all of of the community. The Lord welcomed her to her eternal home (Psalm 116:15).
Hewitt Mckinzie
June 11, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Sheila Walker
June 11, 2008
Mrs. Peace will be greatly missed she had such an impact on so many lives. It was an honor to have known her and to have her as a dean at I.M. Terrell.
From the Walker Family:
Sheila Walker-Atlanta, GA
Judy Walker-Ft. Worth, TX
Sandra Kendricks- Atlanta, GA
Nettie Pargo-San Diego, CA
Deborah D. Sanders
June 11, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
IMT-1971
MICHAEL FAUCETTE
June 11, 2008
SHE WILL BE MISSED. SHE HELPED SO MANY OF US.WE COULD SAY SO MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT HER,I DON'T WHERE TO START.SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON,GOD LET HER LIVE A LONG TIME. SO MANY OF US OWE HER SO MUCH,WE COULD NEVER REPAY HER. MICHAEL FAUCETTE, CLASS OF 1970.
Vanessa (Livingston) Simpson
June 11, 2008
I, too, am so thankful for the privilege of knowing Mrs Peace during my years at I.M. Terrell. This amazing lady touched so many lives and now her legacy will truly live on.
(I. M. Terrell Class of 1972)
JESSIE DEERE EVANS
June 11, 2008
THERE IS JUST ONE HAZEL PEACE ,THERE IS NO OTHER,SHE WILL BE MISS.
Rosemary Williams
June 11, 2008
I was one of the children who grew up on Terrell Avenue, attended I. M. Terrell H. S. and Baker Chapel AME Church where Hazel Harvey Peace reigned supreme. Yes, she watched over us and didn't mind reporting whaever we did - good or bad - to our parents. She always encouraged us to grow into strong successful adults and in later years exhibited much pride in our successes. Mrs. Peace was a legend in her own time and will surely be missed in the city of Fort Worth. Now that she has gone to a well deserved reward, may those who's lives were touched by this outstanding woman remember and continue to live as she did. May she rest in peace.
Carrie Evette Alford
June 11, 2008
For a Very Distingushed Lady that has gone to Heaven. For I am what is considered a youngster BUT I can tell you that this lady touched us as well she was a pillar of my church Baker Chapel AME Church and she instilled in all of us honesty learning all that could be comprehened and with understanding she was one that believed that it takes a village to raise the children and she showed that with time and patience in our community of the South Side she had no fear in that little frame of hers. I do truely appreciate things that she did do as dean of the girls @ IM Terrell for she had a handle on my mom and all her siblings if they got out of line she tightened them up quickly. Thanks for all that you have done and set up for all to expand knowledge. Heaven is very Educated at this moment.
From the families of
Ruth Garnett-Clemons-Ft. Worth
Arthurlynn Garnett-Hoskins Euless
Annie Garnett Monteiro- Houston
Douglas Spellman
June 11, 2008
Thank God for the priviledge and honor of having you in the lives of all those you came in contact with. When you think or mention I.M.Terrell, you cannot miss an image, word, or action of Mrs. Peace. Although no longer on this side the legacy lives on in our hearts and minds. Condolences to family and friends. ( Class of 1968 )
JUNE (YELDELL) ROLAND-RAY
June 11, 2008
JUNE (YELDELL) ROLAND-RAY/ I.M. TERRELL CLASS OF 1967.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MRS PEACE, AS WE ALL CALLED HER, WAS AND IS A LOVING AND VERY CARING PERSON. SHE TOOK PRIDE IN HER CONCERNS ABOUT HER CHILDREN. SHE WANTED NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR EACH OF US. SHE WAS VERY STRICT BUT SHE NEW WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO FACE TOMORROW AND SHE NEVER WAIVERED IN HER BELIEF. SHE NEVER FORGOT HER CHILDREN AND WHEN YOU WOULD SEE HER, SHE REMEMBERED YOU AND CALLED YOU BY YOUR NAME. HER PRESENCE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. SHE IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR ALL HER HARD WORK HERE ON EARTH AND HER PASSION FOR US. SHE WOULD TALK TO US AND EXPLAIN HOW LIFE WOULD BE, HOW TO BE A LADY OR A MAN, WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO TAKE ON THE PROBLEMS THAT WOULD FACE US. SHE WAS AND STILL IS A MOTHER TO US ALL AND SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
MRS PEACE INSTILLED PART OF HER IN ALL OF US THAT KNEW HER AND WE ARE BETTER ADULTS BECAUSE OF KNOWING HER
MRS PEACE, YOUR JOB HERE ON EARTH MAY HAVE ENDED BUT YOUR NEW JOB IN HEAVEN HAS JUST BEGUN. WHAT YOU LEFT US WITH MRS PEACE, NO ONE CAN TAKE IT AWAY OR EVEN COME CLOSE.
REST IN "PEACE" MRS HAZEL HARVEY PEACE.
Jacquelyn Asher-Leonard-Class of '68
June 11, 2008
Indeed was Hazel Harvey Peace everything everyone has spoken, a legacy, a mentor, an educator. Mrs. Peace was a gift given to all from God. Thank you for the great impact you left in my life.
May God bless the family.
Jacquelyn Asher-Leonard
June 11, 2008
Indeed was Hazel Harvey Peace everything everyone has spoken, a legacy, a mentor, an educator. Mrs. Peace was a gift given to all from God. Thank you for the great impact you left in my life.
May God bless the family.
Ethel Miller Carroll
June 11, 2008
Mrs. Peace challenged my brother, Elmer Miller and me to excellence. She spoke softly, but her words carried loudly. She impressed me by how she always remembered her former students' names. Mrs. Peace left an indelible impression on my heart by teaching me what it means to be a lady.
Thomas Wiederhold
June 11, 2008
When I first met Ms. Peace I was struck by her grace and beauty. I quickly learned that while she was as sweet a woman as there could ever be, she was also extremely tough! She would rap her knuckles on the table to get everyones attention and we would move on to business! I have become so much richer for knowing her and cherish the times we spent on neighborhood meetings. She became a lighthouse of positive thoughts and I thank God for the pleasure of knowing her! She is forever in my heart and I know she will be around for a long long time, watching us from above. Ms. Peace you are beautiful and I love you for all you said and did for me. God Bless
Dennis Mitchell
June 11, 2008
An Angel has left us !!! I have only known Mrs. Peace for a short time but the impression will last a lifetime. She has touched so many lives and her inspiration will live on through the many individuals she has taught, disciplined, advised and enlightened. I thank God for the opportunity to meet her and be in her presence.
Loyce Johnson-Colbert
June 11, 2008
I thank God for the privilege of knowing Mrs. Peace during my years at Terrell. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. (Class of 1972)
Jerome Jones
June 11, 2008
I remember Mrs. Peace at IM Terrell, she was a great lady. The woman could dress everyday she had on nice clothes very well dressed. I will always remember Mrs. Peace
Rev. Sandra R. Smith
June 11, 2008
Mrs. Peace was an inspiration and encourager to me as I served as assistant pastor of Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church. She had a quiet strength that is rarely seen and seldom appreciated. Yet, those whom Mrs. Peace graced with her presence very much appreciated that very quiet and enduring strength. Mrs. Peace was one of God's gift to us. We thank God for the person of Hazel Harvey Peace.
Mrs. Ozell Everhardt
June 11, 2008
Mrs. Peace was a wonderful woman, an inspiration to us all with her leadership, kindness, guidance. A true Christian, she lived the up to her name, instilling some of the "Peace that Passes Understanding" to all who knew her. She will be missed.
James (J.B.) Fearce
June 11, 2008
A job well done good and faithful servant, you have earned the rights to the throne of grace.
Rev. Louis Simmons
June 11, 2008
Back in the days when I.M.Terrell was the only black high school in Ft. Worth and children from all over the city as well as surrounding towns gathered to recieve a high school education I met Mrs Peace. Mrs Peace as an administrator was superb. She was kind, understanding, and sympathetic. To say that she was a no nonsense person when it came to dealing with students who chose to not confom to the rules and regulations, is to put it lightly. When I look back on it as I later became an educator it never ceases to amaze me how she singlhanded kept things straight with the help of the other faculty and administators. Indeed you will be missed Mrs. Peace; howeer, you have earned your rest. Sleep and take your rest in the shepherd's arms.
wanda session perry
June 10, 2008
Mrs. Peace as I called her in the neighborhood, a very loving and giving person. Seeing that we lived across the street, directly in front of her side door, she could tell you what all was going on in your house and everywhere else in our area. Mrs. Peace and my grand-parents Ella Mae and John Albert Echols friendship went way back in the late30'. She earned the respected of the community especailly the kids on Terrell Ave. If you went to the old gold and blue, I.M. Terrell, if you were in trouble, classwork or etc., she knew all about it and your parents did too, before your got home. Mrs.Peace counsel all of us on Terrell Ave.we were her family.She talked to us about how important education was for Blacks, job future , marriage, family and church. I love her very much and will miss her dearly.This time last year, my family and I had visit her and she was always glad to see my mother and especially my kids Kendra and Kenneth Perry and would asked about my mother-in law, Maureen Johnson Perry and was very sorry to hear about her death.She was very proud of me and what I had instill in my kids as children and now adults. She will always hold a very special place in my heart and as mother and beloved sorority sister of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. found at Howard Unversity, Washington, D.C. and we will be celebrating 100 years of service in July '08 the same age is she, what do you say about that.Her legacy will live on in each one of the lives she touched throughout her 50 years of service. Good-bye, Hazel Harvey Peace your spirit will live on forever.
Linda Baker
June 10, 2008
Not being from Fort Worth to experience Mrs. Peace as a student, I met and learned to love her in Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was a constant encourager and she will be missed.
Jo Ann Mitchell
June 10, 2008
As an employee of the library, I was privileged to have met Ms. Peace and am extremely grateful for all of her contribution to the community and Fort Worth. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Emma Williams
June 10, 2008
Mrs Peace
I never met you personally, but after reading about your life in the paper, I would definitely say you were a remarkable woman. Rest from your labors and God bless
Robbie Session
June 10, 2008
Hazel Harvey Peace was a loving, caring, supporting and the advisor of the neighborhood of Terrell Ave. She one of the last survior of the our street. Mrs. Peace lived across the street from me and will be truly missed. God Bless You Hazel Harvey Peace.
Constance Farris Bedford
June 10, 2008
Mrs. Peace was not only a teacher, mentor and friend, she was someone that was always there to hear your concerns. She had an air about her that demanded respect. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Charles Etta Alexander-Johnson
June 10, 2008
Class of June 1937. I have been blessed that my life has been touched in such a special way by Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace. May her legacy continue to live in our hearts. Sincere sympathy.
Carol Adkinson-Crowe
June 10, 2008
Once a task has just begun,never leave it till it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all. Ms. Hazel Harvey Peace's life spoke for the work that she did. She will be greatly missed, but her teachings will last forever. Class of 1971.
Retha Collins Anderson Crowder
June 10, 2008
Mrs. Peace will never be forgotten! She lived life to the fullest, and did her very best her entire life for the students she cherished. She was the "Dean of Girls" at I. M. Terrell in the year of 1955, and I can truly say she was always on the job. Thank you my Dear Mrs. Peace. God rest your soul! (Class of 1955)
rosalind capri jones-Tennison
June 10, 2008
sorry for your loss she was great teacher I will her. I.M. Terrell (1970)
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