Hazel Tauzin Maness

Hazel Mae Tauzin Maness, 97, of Gretna, Louisiana peacefully passed away on February 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on September 19, 1927 in New Orleans to Eunice and Henry J. Tauzin. 

Hazel was married to her loving husband of 76 years, Frank O. Maness, Jr. They had four children: Ann Johnson (Walter), Frank O. Maness, III, Jane Breaud (David), and Mary Flettrich (David). She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Hazel graduated from Gretna High School and Spencer Business College. She retired from her secretarial position at Jefferson Parish Department of Roads and Bridges, a job she truly enjoyed. Hazel was an active member of the Gretna Theta Group, Gretna Golden Agers Society, and St. Joseph’s Church in Gretna. She was a great friend and will be missed by all. Hazel was a special lady, with a kind smile. She enjoyed Louisiana cuisine—both cooking and eating— and never passed up a seafood boil. 

Hazel was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, and her three brothers, Emile (Lois), Henry, Jr., (Elsie), and Rudy, (Kathy). She is survived by her four children, her 9 grandchildren, Jay, Jeffrey, Jill, Mandy, Heather, Tommy, Meredith, Sarah Jo, and Kyle, and 11 great grandchildren. 

The family would like to thank Peaches, her care provider, the Heart of Hospice -Nurse Rosie and the St. Joseph Eucharist Ministers (Susan) for all their care.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, Louisiana. The family encourages you to share fond memories, thoughts and condolences online at www.mothefunerals.com.