Hazel M. Clayton

CLAYTON -- Hazel M., 88, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Clarehouse, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Art Clayton, whom she met while serving in North Africa as a Corporal in the Women's Army Corps during WWII. Art and Hazel were married in Italy and honeymooned on the Isle of Capri. Hazel is also survived by: 2 sons, Bill Clayton and his wife, Terri of Bixby, OK and Bob Clayton of Pineville, LA; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer McGuire and her husband, Cameron, Eric Costanzo and his wife, Rebecca, Kyndell McElwee and her husband, Jamie, and Kyle Clayton. She was also blessed with 7 great-grandchildren. She had 5 sisters and 2 brothers of which 3 survive her. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church for over 41 years. During her 26 year membership at the Thornton YMCA, she was well known for her daily work-out routine. Hazel enjoyed square dancing, traveling, and playing cards with her husband. She was an active volunteer at the Red Cross for 22 years, Youth At Heart for 20 years, and the Children's Medical Center for 15 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Clarehouse, 7324 E. 49th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74145, or Asbury United Methodist Youth Ministry. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, January 26, in the Chapel of Asbury United Methodist Church.

This obituary was originally published in the Tulsa World.