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1930
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2017
Hazel Mims Obituary
Florence
Hazel Elaine Blackwell Mims, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. A Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church. A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Lakeshore Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Hazel was born in Smith County, Mississippi on April 7, 1930 to the late Charlie and Alma Sullivan.
She is survived by her daughter, Dian Moore of Florence; sons, Tony Blackwell of Florence and Stanley (Shelia) Blackwell of Taylorsville; grandchildren, Annashi (Jay) Wyatt of Mt. Olive, Misty (Billy) Lyke of Florence, Brandi (Trae) Welch of Florence, Josh (Lauren) Blackwell, and Justin Blackwell (Alyssa) of Florence; great grandchildren, Taylor Welch, Owen Welch, Ava Welch, Ashten George, Ashleigh Wyatt, Cody Wyatt, Sawyer Marie Blackwell and Alayna Hazel Blackwell.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mims was preceded in death by her husband, James Mims, her daughter-in-law, Diana Blackwell, her brother Ova Sullivan; her sister, Jerline Broadway, Sybil Jeringan, Earnistine Blackwell, Ada Gambrell, and Merle Grice.
Hazel was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Florence. She loved gospel sings, crocheting and spending time with her family. She will be missed greatly.
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Melissa Sumrall-Ainsworth
January 26, 2017
I will always remember you, Aunt Hazel. You had such a bright and big personality. I know my Granny was waiting on you with open arms when you got to Heaven. Heaven is now a better place with your beautiful smile.
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Cookie Brady
January 25, 2017
Aunt Hazel was a great fun loving person
That loved her family greatly. She never met a stranger. She always treated you like family. I know she will be truly missed by all who knew her. You will always be in my heart and I will always love you. Till we meet again
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