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Hazel Jeffrey, age 92, passed on to her new life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 17, 2012.
Hazel was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Elk City, Okla., to Jim and Edna Nelson. She married the love of her life, Edwin McSwain in 1939. After Edwin returned from the war, they moved to Amarillo, Texas. She lived there until moving to Fairbanks in 2002.
Hazel was a dear, sweet woman, always positive and concerned about everyone else.
She would go out of her way to help meet your need, whatever that would be. She had a strong faith in God, a beautiful voice, and always a kind and encouraging word.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Rebecca McSwain; her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Darrel Couch; step-son and his wife, Bill and Kim Jeffrey; grandchildren, Julie, Chris, Matt and Melissa; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her numerous friends and acquaintances with whom she generously opened up her heart and life.
Hazel was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin McSwain; her second husband, Don Jeffrey; and her sister and best friend, Mary Smith.
Arrangements have been provided by Chapel of Chimes. Internment will be in Amarillo, Texas at a later date.
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Aunt Hazel was a sweet lively woman who made everyone around her feel special. My family does and will fondly think of her often. (She became my aunt through marriage to my uncle, Donald Jeffrey.)
Debra Domke
December 22, 2012
Love and miss you Grandma Hazel....
Matt McSwain
December 8, 2012
Gary, Shirley and family, we also loved your mother and are very proud that some day we will all be able to hug her neck again. She was a VERY special woman in our lives.
Ron and Martha Muller
November 30, 2012
I love you grandma Hazel! You will be dearly missed.
Francie Vaughn
November 29, 2012
Grandma Hazel would light up any room she was in. She was a wonderful gift to
all that knew her. Thank you Gary and Rebecca for caring so deeply for her.
November 24, 2012
You were such a lovley caring woman you will be truly missed Thank you for everything you have done for my family,I will love and miss you always.( The girl with the broken foot)
BILLIE WOKALY
November 23, 2012
I'll never forget you maw, you did so much to help me be who I am today.Ilove you always Say hi to all of mine please!
Joanie Thomas
November 23, 2012
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