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Hazel Cooley Obituary
Madison, MS - Graveside Funeral Services for Hazel Embry Cooley, age 76, of Madison, MS, who passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 were held Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm at New Palestine Cemetery, Picayune, MS.
Arrangements are under the McDonald Funeral Home.
Burial was in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Father Gerry Hurley officiated the service.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was a retired Customer Service Representative at Trustmark National Bank and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gluckstadt, MS. Hazel enjoyed being around her children and her grandchildren. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton George Embry and Dorothy Ricouard Embry Hingle; her sons, Jerry Cooley and Michael "Steve" Cooley; and her brother, Russell George Embry.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Carl Cooley, Jr.; her children, Bobby (Lisa) Cooley, Theresa Cooley Land, Cindy Cooley, Melissa Cooley Adkins, and Sharon (Dee) Hillhouse; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; her sisters, Sally Viada and Betty LeBlanc; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Obituary, Register Book, and Driving Directions can be found on the internet page, at www.mcdonaldfh.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.
Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by McDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Picayune.
8 Entries
Wanda Zambrano
March 19, 2025
I miss the times of fellowship after church talking about ADT and New Orleans!
Janet Hexum
March 27, 2020
I am Sad to hear of our dear Hazels passing. But I know she is pain free and happy in her heavenly home.
Wanda Zambrano
March 24, 2020
Peace Be With You!
Wanda Zambrano
March 24, 2020
I am saddened by the loss of Ms. Hazel. I so missed her after she and Mr. Jimmy moved from St. Jude.
I missed her sharing stories about visits to New Orleans, telling me about our ADT family, and talking about her family.
She was a beautiful flower plucked from us, much too soon!
Wanda Zambrano
Ann Marie
March 24, 2020
She was an important person and role model for me growing up. I learned perseverance and strength from her as a mother of seven children. She was a very kind person. She will be missed.
Marianne Hawkins Sabrier
March 24, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. I will always remember her fun-loving spirit. Prayers for the family for at this difficult time.
Jennifer
March 24, 2020
R.I.P aunt Hazel. Prayers for the family
The Staff of McDonald Funeral Home
March 25, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
New Palestine Cemetery
Picayune, MS
Funeral services provided by:
McDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Picayune401 W. Canal Street, Picayune, MS 39466-3912
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