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Hazel Angel Obituary
Graveside services for Hazel Elaine Angel of Houston, Texas, will be held Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Gordon Smith officiating.
Hazel Elaine Howard Angel, 91, was called home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2015 after almost two decades of a courageous struggle against Alzheimer's disease. She was born December 16, 1924 in Ferriday, Louisiana, the eldest child of Laney and Ebben Howard. Hazel attended Ferriday High School where she graduated as salutatorian at the age of 16. In 1945, at the age of 19, she graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Home Economics and a Chemistry Minor. Upon graduation, she was recruited by Humble Oil & Refining to the Baytown area. While in Baytown, she met and married the love of her life Hiram William Angel on June 12, 1947. Hiram and Hazel moved to Pasadena and started a family and their restaurant businesses. Initially, they started a soft serve ice cream store, Zesta Kup, and later created the popular Angel's Grill that served Pasadena for almost forty years. Her husband, Hiram Angel, preceded Hazel in death in 1972. After the sudden loss of her husband of 24 years, her courage and tenacity led her to be an extremely accomplished business owner, while still raising her family. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and remained faithful to His call throughout her life.
She is survived by her sons, Hiram William Angel (Bill) of Pearland, and Bruce Howard Angel of Houston; daughters, Barbara Elaine Angel Graham of Ft. Worth, and Elizabeth Marie Angel Magee (Betsy) of Dallas; daughters-in-law, Bobbie and Angie Angel; sons-in-law, Jack Graham and Kevin Magee; grandchildren, Emily Angel Doran, Elise Angel Graham, Elaina Angel Graham, Elizabeth Angel Graham (Zibby), Caroline Angel Magee, Catherine Angel Magee, Sonya Sellers, Blake Douglas, and Blaine Douglas; 6 great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com
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Karen Watson
January 12, 2016
Bill, Bruce, Barbara and Betsy, I just wanted to let you all know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know what a special lady your mom was and I have such great memories of spending time with her at your home and the restaurant. She gave me my first real job, as a waitress one summer and of course, folding boxes with Barbara! She was very patient and kind and always made me feel right at home when I was over at the house. Also, I know she and my mom had a special friendship. Heaven has indeed received an angel. Thinking of her completely healed, with God and reunited with your dad is a comfort to all I am sure. Sending my love.
Susie Casey
January 4, 2016
Your hospitality will be missed.
Deborah Grounds Sanders
January 4, 2016
Sympathy to the Angel Family.
As a young girl remember my family eating at Angel's Grill at least once a week...
Dwight Price
January 4, 2016
She was a very sweet and kind lady. I worked for her briefly in 1985, 86 before joining the navy. I needed a loan to pay a ticket I received and she loaned me the money and took a little out of my check weekly until I paid her back. I'll never forget that. Rest in peace, heaven has a true angel.
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January 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy for the family. I have many fond memories of eating at Angels with my family. May God comfort your family in this time of grieving.
Susan Post Diamond
January 3, 2016
Bill, Bruce, Barbara and Betsy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was such a sweet and graceful woman. You are all in my prayers.
Susan Post Diamond
January 3, 2016
Bruce and Bill your mom was truly an angel in our lives. With out her we would not have ventured in to a business that lasted for twenty years. We always held her in our highest regards. Our sympathy for your loss. Steve and Sandy Brodine
January 3, 2016
Bruce and Bill, Mrs.Angel was truly a a
Nancy Frank
January 3, 2016
My husband, John Frank and I, Nancy Cook Frank both from Pasadena fondly remember the"Angels Grill" as a place both our families would go before we even dated. Both of us have memories of your mother being so sweet. May you know she spread so much love in her lifetime. God bless you all!
Mary Catherine Moss
January 3, 2016
I am just now seeing this about your mom Bill. I am sorry for your family's loss. She was always such a nice and wonderful lady. I have many wonderful memories of Angel's. I never knew your mom was born in Ferriday. I have several friends and relatives from there. I have visited many times. Also, didm' know your mom went to Louisiana Tech. I went to La Tech which is in Ruston where we moved after graduation. Hope you and Bobbie are well. Sending prayers for comfort and peace at this time.
Mary Catherine Moss
Larry Dunn
December 20, 2015
When I talked to Mrs. Angel I seriously wondered if she was the nicest person in town. My condolences to you all.
Ginny Wagner
December 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sorry for your loss!
Jennifer stewart
December 19, 2015
Barbara and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers to all of you.
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