Hazel Wells Obituary

WELLS Hazel, 83, wife of Carl E. Wells, passed away Sat, Mar 3, 2007 at her residence. Born in Harpster, ID to the late Warren and Francis Wicham Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Other survivors include her daughter, Donna (Richard) Burns, Plano, TX; three sons, Gary (Diane) Wells, Lewisville, TX, John Wells, Scottsdale, AZ, and Rodney (Ann) Wells, Lexington, KY.; a brother, Warren Smith, Lewiston, ID; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be llam Wed at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9pm Tues at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home- Main St. Contributions suggested to Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 3534 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, Ky. 40517 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, Ky. 40504.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Wells

11 Entries

Gary Wells

March 2, 2008

I miss you mom, but i know you are in a better place. Gary

Michelle Wells

March 18, 2007

I always loved it when Grandma and Grandpa would come to visit us in Texas. Our conversations were pretty entertaining. :)

My mom says one of the strongest memories she had of Grandma and me is her taking a bath and me randomly stripping down and climbing into the tub with her and also her playing with me outside in the kiddie pool. I don't remember that stuff, but I do remember all the times she called on the phone to ask how everyone was doing, and sent cards, and gave us Christmas ornaments every Decemeber. It was nice having her at Chris & Angie's wedding as well.

She was a good person.

Brenda Slone

March 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Warren Smith

March 8, 2007

In May of 1929, my sister, Hazel, moved, along with the rest of the Smith family, to the dam and power plant on the South Fork of the Clearwater River. Half of the trip was made in an old truck owned and driven by Carl Henderson. The remainder of the trip was by wagon and horses driven by Jimmy Stewart. It was only a few months prior to her sixth birthday. There were no other kids close by, so we grew up very close and dependent on each other. During the ten years we lived along the Clearwater River, she spent her summers picking wild flowers and strawberries; swam in the river, went on picnics, climbed mountains, camped and now and then tried to get her brother to play house. I often agreed, but only under the condition that she address me as "Abraham Lincoln George Washington Jones". For the next six or seven years she climbed the mountain or rode behind her brother on an old white horse to attend school at Rocky Point. It was four miles up hill and four miles back down the hill after school. In the winter there was cold ice and snow. It was dark in the morning when she left and dark when she finally arrived home at night. My sister, Hazel was a tough little girl!

As an adult, Hazel moved far away, but she always kept in touch by telephone and letters. Every year or two she came for a visit.

I have many fond memories of Hazel. I often think of her and the good times along the South Fork. She is my SISTER and I love her!
Warren M. (Bill) Smith

March 7, 2007

We will miss Aunt Hazel. She was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Carl and the rest of the family. Take care. Love, Karla and Mark VonLindern and family

Brenda Wigen

March 7, 2007

Aunt Hazel, We will miss your kind heart and gentle ways. Our prayers and thoughts are with Carl and the family,we take comfort in knowing you are with Grandma and Grandpa.
We miss you, Brenda

Penny Hibbard

March 6, 2007

I share in your loss and hope and pray that you are all comforted by the love she had for all of you. Love,
Penny Hibbard

Jean Heartburg

March 6, 2007

I love you and will miss you trememdously, Aunt Hazel. My fondest memory of you from the time I was a child until now is your beauty. You are a beautiful woman inside and out, and the people blessed enough to have known you or to be related to you will be overjoyed to see you again one day. Until then, my love to you Aunt Hazel. P.S. I can't close without mentioning how Dad tells the story of leading Snowball (the horse) through the snow to school with you in the saddle!! Wasn't he your hero!? Jean

Donna Burns

March 5, 2007

I love you Mother and I know you are now with your Mother at peace. I had 10 days with you and wouldn't take a million for any of them. My heart will be with Dad and the family Tuesday and Wednesday since Richard and I will not be with you.
You were the best and I will miss your smile most of all. Your loving daughter, Donna

Rose Davis

March 5, 2007

Dear Family of Hazel,

We were all blessed to know Hazel. Truly a beautiful lady and thoughtful sweet heart. I always felt she cared for me, like I was a dear friend or one of her children. It was a very good feeling.
I am Diane Wells sister. Over the years, Hazel and I were able to visit several times and I always felt very comfortable with her like a close relation. I will miss her.

I thank God I knew her.

Aloha dear Hazel, may you, rest in peace.

Aloha,
Rose

Phyllis Wells

March 4, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends

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