Hazel Twiford

Hazel S. Twiford VIRGINIA BEACH - Hazel S. Twiford passed away Aug. 15, 2008, at her home. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Sawyer. Hazel was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was retired from the City of Virginia Beach after 17 years of dedicated service in the custodial department. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons, Lee Roy Twiford Jr. and his wife Virginia and Dickie Twiford and his wife Connie, both of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Frances Dixon and her husband Sonny of Knotts Island, N.C., and Serena Conboy and her husband Tom of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat, Little Girl. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lee Roy Twiford Sr. and her two grandsons, Troy and Craig Dixon. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Charity Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Strohecker and the Rev. John Shappell officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 465 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. The family wishes to express special thanks to their mom's friend and caregiver, Rose Curtiss, to the hospice and all of those who were there for their mom when she needed them. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.