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Hazel Jo-Dell Ealey

Hazel Ealey Obituary

Hazel Jo-Dell Ealey

BUFFALO - Hazel Jo-Dell Ealey, 78 of Buffalo, IL passed away at 5:44 P.M. , Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at her home. She was born January 9, 1933 in Malvern, Arkansas to John and Avous (Jo) Lane Griffin. She married Samuel O. Ealey Sr. on April 8, 1950 in Springfield, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cornland Christian Church, Cornland, IL.

She is survived by her husband Sam; two daughters, Cheryl Ann(Ealey) Rawls (Thomas) and Robin Lea (Ealey) Casper; two sons, Clyde Steven Ealey (Debbie) and Samuel Orville Ealey Jr. (Jeanette); ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Elwood Griffin and Clyde J. Griffin (Lee); several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 5 from 4 until 6 P.M. at Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6 at 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Warren Brosi and Pastor Allen Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Sam Ealey Family.

Please visit our website at www.fullenwider-parkfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Jun. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Ealey

18 Entries

June 6, 2011

Dear Sam, Robin & Family, I was so sorry to hear about Hazel. She was a fantastic person who will surely be missed by all. Again, you have my condolences.Rennea & Buddy Dixon

Debbie & Charlie Meyer

June 6, 2011

Dear Ealey family,
Sorry to hear of Hazel's passing and sorry we could not make it to the funeral home or funeral but please except our deepest sympathy. You may not recongnize my last name as Meyer but I was once a Mathias. My husband now is Charlie Meyer who works at Halls Harley Davidson and Marni is our daughter. I know you know us all by our faces real well but wasn't sure if you remembered our last name. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!

Diana Bomke

June 6, 2011

Sam and Jeanette

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. We have hugs for you both as we missed the services. Thinking of you both this week and always.

Diana and Terry

June 5, 2011

To the Ealey Family,
so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You all will be in my prayers.

Kay (Christmon) Young

June 5, 2011

Sam & Family: We were so very sad to hear of Hazel's passing. She was a wonderful woman and certainly being married to Sam for so long probably made her a saint. (Sorry Sam) Love to you all...Don & Clara Dunham

Tammy Turley

June 5, 2011

Sam and Robin,
Im so sorry to hear of Haze's passing. I think of all the good times we all had at the baseball field's with our kids. My love to you all. Take Care, Sam

June 5, 2011

Sam, my deepest sympathy's and condolences on Hazel's passing to you and your family.
Joe Fortune

brandon drew

June 4, 2011

Rest In Peace Hazel .... you will be missed !!

June 4, 2011

We extend our deepest sympathy to Sam and family. Mike & Melva Jo Sexton

Mary Lou Thomas

June 4, 2011

Sam-

I am so sorry to hear about Hazel. She was such a wonderful, caring person. I truly enjoyed talking with her; we had a true connection. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judi Ealey

June 4, 2011

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. They are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of lost ones pour through and shine down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Although no words can help to ease this loss, please know that you are very close in my thoughts. It is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory will help comfort you. Memories keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you will help your heart heal.
Life is eternal, love is immortal, and death is only a horizon. And a horizon is nothing more than the limit of our sight.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
I love all of you!

Kim Kunz

June 4, 2011

Robin and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed. Keep an open heart so that she may come and visit you...and she will. God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow! You are in my prayers. Peace & Love....

Jayne and Dave Turner

June 4, 2011

Sam and family:
So sorry to see where Hazel has passed away. We will be unable to be at the funeral as we are in Florida for a grandsons wedding and won't be home until Monday evening. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bobby Dambacher

June 4, 2011

Sam and family,
Praying for you at your time of loss. If you need any we live around the corner.God bless.

Samuel Ealey III

June 4, 2011

Grandma you will be miss by all. Love you RIP

Mary Ann Garrett

June 4, 2011

I used to ride bus with Steve and your other kids but I most remember talking with you and Sam Sr at Buckhart Tavern, I was married to Butch Garrett for 30 yr. I talked with you about your working at nursery with the babies. And remember Sam in the band and working with backhoe I believe. Long time ago. Hard to retrieve some of this info. I am divorced 13 yr. Used to live in Dawson, now Springfield.

Gayland and Debbie Acree

June 4, 2011

Sam and family, so sorry for your loss, may your memories bring you peace in your time of grief.

Dave & Jo Ellen Billbe

June 4, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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