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Hazel Horton Obituary
Virginia Beach - Hazel Tucker Horton, 72, formerly of Virginia Beach, died at home surrounded by her loving family December 8, 2016 in San Diego, CA after a courageous battle with cancer.
A 1962 graduate of Virginia Beach High School and 1966 graduate of the College of William and Mary, she had a long career teaching in Virginia Beach, retiring from Trantwood Elementary. She was honored as Teacher of the year and Reading Teacher of the Year. She was a lifelong advocate for children and literacy. In San Diego she organized senior citizens as mentors in the schools.
She was predeceased by her parents, Hazel and John Tucker and oldest sister "Gee" Fruit. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Jay, children Jody Haskins of Va. Beach, Jennifer Franklin (Rich) and Jason Horton (Elizabeth) of California, sister Claudy Barnes (Tom) and brother Jack Tucker (Karen) of Va. Beach, seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was a quick-witted, gracious and grounded woman who always thought of others.
The family will hold a private memorial in California. In lieu of flowers and in her memory read to a child, introduce a child to the library or donate to the VB Library
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Jimmy Bridges
December 18, 2016
DEAR JAY AND THE HORTON FAMILY,
I was very sad to learn of Hazel's death. Like all the Tucker girls, she was a beautiful, gracious person. I have to believe that you and she had a very good life together. You both deserved it. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Jimmy
Davis Family
December 16, 2016
Love and prayers to all those who knew and loved Mrs. Horton. Her memory will live on in our hearts and she will be remembered fondly as our daughter's beloved 3rd grade teacher!
Stella Loftin
December 16, 2016
To Jay, and the rest of the family:
I hope that memories of your wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother will bring you some comfort at this time of loss and sadness. Hazel was a wonderful person, and I have fond memories of our youth together in Virginia Beach. She will be missed by many!
Fondly,
Stella Loftin (Morris)
Charlottesville, VA
Aggie Hansen
December 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hazel was a vibrant person. I knew her from Trantwood Elementary where my kids went.
Mary Dean
December 15, 2016
Hazel became a friend of ours through our daughter who was Hazel's daughter in law. We enjoyed knowing her and she will be missed. I know the grandchildren will miss her greatly.
Mary and Larrie Dean
Glen Barr
December 15, 2016
Peace and prayers, my friend. You did great things...Glen
Bruce Hague
December 15, 2016
Sandy and Bruce Hague want to express our condolences and our prayers for the family.
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