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Hazel was one of the sweetest and most caring ladies we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Jo and Gaylord Bralley
January 06, 2015 | Shelby, NC
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Shelby, North Carolina
Age 94
Hazel Rebecca Blanton age 94, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Shelby Manor. Born in Cleveland County on December 11, 1920 she was the daughter of the late Herschel and Darfer Hamrick Blanton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters and their husbands; and a...
Read MoreHazel was one of the sweetest and most caring ladies we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Jo and Gaylord Bralley
January 06, 2015 | Shelby, NC
I had the pleasure of working with Hazel and becoming the best of friends over the years. She was so youthful even in later years. I will treasure the times we spent together. My deepest condolences to her family.
Jan Combs
January 02, 2015 | Shelby, NC
Hazel was a wonderful, caring, lively lady who graced our three years in Shelby and has continued to be a dear friend since we left. Friday lunches in Shelby and Cleveland County were our favorite activity. Hazel would share her childhood stories, all her work experiences and her love of sports. Each time we have traveled south, we always enjoyed seeing her smiling face and being with her!
Deborah and Ted Knapke
January 01, 2015 | Columbus, OH
I had the opportunity to get to know Hazel as her First Baptist Church visitor this past year. Each month I would take her new literature and give her news from the church. She always looked forward to getting the new Open Windows daily devotions. I enjoyed getting to know Hazel each month, but there were two highlights of the year for me. One was taking her to Extention Sunday where members who could no longer attend church regularly, due to health or other issues, were honored. A second was...
June Yarboro
December 29, 2014 | Shelby, NC
My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one who was such a huge part of your lives. May you find comfort during these times with the God who revives the spirit of those lowly and crushed. Isaiah 57:15
December 29, 2014
Hazel was such a sweet and gentle person.
She was always smiling.
Jim Crowder
December 27, 2014 | Wilmington, NC
We will miss spending time with this sweet lady including watching sporting events, especially when the games showcased members of the Washburn family. She had a lively personality and was devoted to her family. She will be missed.
Joel and Jeanne Spragins
December 27, 2014 | Shelby, NC
We have fond memories of Aunt Hazel's sweet disposition, and her sweet tooth. She was a resilient and independent woman who will be missed. Our condolences to all who loved her.
Mark and Heather Spragins
December 27, 2014 | Lakewood, CO