Judith Lee Hazleton

Judith Lee Hazleton obituary

Judith Lee Hazleton

Judith Hazleton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colvin Funeral Home - Princeton on Nov. 21, 2025.
Judith Lee Hazelton, 84, of Princeton, IN passed away peacefully Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home in Princeton, IN. She was born February 24, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Leroy Edward Brannon and E. Jane (Childers) Brannon. Judy graduated from Petersburg High School and completed school to become a beautician. She worked as a beautician in her younger years before her children, and after she was a proud homemaker. Judy worked at Walmart in Princeton during her later years. She enjoyed working puzzles in her free time. Judy liked to exercise her creativity by sewing, quilting, crocheting, and working needle point. She loved spending time with her family and dog, Stewart. Judy will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Michael Scott Stephens and Janette Stephens; grandchildren, "J.R." Douglas (Connie) Stephens Jr. and Charlene Stephens; and great-grandson, Alexander Stephens.

Judy is survived by her children, Doug (Tian Tian) Stephens and Gerri Krusenklaus; brother, Jerry (Allison) Brannon; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Timothy) Jones, Joshua Krusenklaus, Samantha Stephens, Jake Hudson, Michael Stephens, John (Bethany) Stephens, Shaun Stephens, and Rebecca Long; great-grandchildren, Shelby Meadows, Serenity Ketterer, Jada Folz, Wyatt Stephens, Iyana Stephens, Isaac Volz, Ezekiel Volz, Tarryn Stephens, Gabriella Stephens, and Charliena Stephens.

A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Winslow, IN at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared online at colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home in honored to serve Judy's family.

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