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Hazel Hambright Obituary

HAMBRIGHT, HAZEL IDA REESE - born December 17, 1926 in Gainesville, GA died April 19, 2007 at Baptist Hospital surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her. She lived her life vigorously and in her own way. She was an amazing cook, a lover of good music and an avid reader. Hazel was proud of her work in the service of others, including being a pediatric nurse at Aidmore Convalescent Center in Atlanta. She was a member of AKIMA Club in Knoxville and a long time volunteer for the FISH pantry. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family, including her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Frank H. Hambright of Knoxville, son F. Harlan Hambright Jr. and wife Rhonda of St. Simons Island, GA, daughter Holly H. Forbes and husband Judd of Maryville, daughter Kyle H. Smith and daughter Peg Hambright and husband Scott Carpenter, all of Knoxville and special daughter Kathleen Hambright of St. Simons Island. She had one grandson, Hank Hambright of St. Simons Island, GA, and four granddaughters, Marley and Kyle Forbes of Maryville, and Elizabeth and Annie Smith of Knoxville, brother George Reese Jr. and wife Joanne, sisters Trelle Puckett and husband J.B. and Sandra Wilson and husband Tommy, all of Gainesville, GA. She was a member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, where a celebration of Hazel's life will be held April 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception of friends. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, 714 Lakewood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920 or East Tennessee Children's Hospital, 2018 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2007.

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Brian Doyle

April 29, 2007

It is well known what wonderful impressions Hazel has left with us. Sleep in comfort of the the Lord, Hazel. For Hazel's sense of jocularity, "'Rine,... you 'gotta eat!"

My thoughts to Frank, Harlan, Holly, Kyle, Peggo and family members.

Georgia BAKER

April 25, 2007

Thinking of you in your time of grief,I'm close by if you ever need me

Al Cardwell

April 25, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

judith forbes

April 24, 2007

for almost 20 yrs, hazel sent me an assm't of food items from cheeses to chocolates. sometimes, it was the only xmas present i rec'd. such kindness will be remembered. thoughts/prayers to all.

Jennifer Greene

April 23, 2007

To Harlen and all the Hambright Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from the Greene Family, Becky (Udden), Jennifer and Geoff

Ken and Carol Smith

April 22, 2007

A wonderful family friend and a great lady. Our thoughts are with you all.

Gibson Smith

April 22, 2007

Thinking of you...

Natascha Lundy

April 21, 2007

To Peggy and Family,
I am praying for you in your time of sorrow.

Harold Mays

April 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.

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