Hazel "Earls" Shively

Hazel Elois Shively, lovingly known as "Nannie," entered the gates of Heaven and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 92.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Earls; her mother, Wilma Earls; her brother, Harold Earls; her beloved husband, Jerry Gene Shively; and her dear friends, Marie Weeks and Mary Temple.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Thomas Shively and wife Brenda; Ronnie Shively and wife Karla; and Patricia LaFollette and husband Stanley. She was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren: Jason Shively (Tiffany), Jacob Shively (Patience), Brad LaFollette (Marcie), Brandy Bourgeois (Charlie), Bryan LaFollette (Krystal), Candice Leach (Ryan), Christina Ingles, and Dawn Varnell (Dustin).

Those she was most proud of were her great-grandchildren: Taylor Shively; Taylor and McKenzie Horton; Durbin and Ella Shively; Tyler LaFollette; Andy Bourgeois; Nora and Stella Kenny; Noah, Anna Claire, and Kynleigh Leach; Makayla Cox (Rowdy Barnett); Brylee Ingles; Brody, Brantley and Braxley Tucker; and Zoie Varnell. She was also blessed with two great-great-grandchildren, Greyson Patricks and Paisley Barnett.

Hazel was born on August 17, 1933, in Wisner, Louisiana. She spent her early years as a devoted homemaker and later worked at Buck Temple's store in Gansville, faithfully serving her community. After her children reached school age, she pursued her calling in nursing, completing nursing school and working for many years at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. She later retired from Wyatt Manor Nursing Home in 2006. Hazel cared deeply for her patients, loving them as if they were her own family.

Nannie loved the Lord with all her heart, and in her later years often spoke of her longing to be in Heaven. She dearly loved her church family at Siloam Baptist Church, where she worshiped and served for many years before moving to Forest Haven Nursing Home in January of 2016. Though she will be deeply missed, her family is forever grateful that she was theirs and finds comfort in the promise of eternity, knowing they will one day be reunited with her in Heaven.

A service honoring Nannie will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Siloam Baptist Church in Gansville, Louisiana. The service will be led by her two special nephews, Byron Earls and Shannon Earls. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery, with graveside services led by Kyle Leach.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Jackson Parish Hospital for their compassionate care over the past two weeks, and special thanks to Dr. William Slusher and the staff at Forest Haven Nursing Home. Nannie resided at Forest Haven for ten years and four days, where she was always treated with genuine compassion and love. A very special thank you is extended to her precious CNA, Trina, who shared an especially meaningful bond with Nannie. The family is deeply thankful for the kindness and love shown to their sweet Nannie.

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