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Hazel Prescott Dewberry

1933 - 2024

Hazel Prescott Dewberry obituary, 1933-2024, Modoc, SC

BORN

1933

DIED

2024

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Hazel Dewberry Obituary

Modoc, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Mrs. Hazel Prescott Dewberry, 90, wife of the late Mr. Hilsman "Hickey" Dewberry.

Hazel was born in Colliers, South Carolina. She worked her way up in banking starting at Georgia Railroad Bank, Wachovia, Wells Fargo and retiring after 40 years from First Union, where she was a Vice President. Hazel and Hickey were well known for their gatherings at the lake and their full moon pontoon parties.

Family members include her son: Michael J. Dewberry; grandsons: Bryant Dewberry (Haley) and Kyle Dewberry (Sam); great grandchildren: Aubrey, Tullin and Hilsman Dewberry; brothers: Morris Prescott (Lavonia) and the late Randolph Prescott (Shirley); adopted daughter: Michelle Ashe; and many extended family members. In addition to her husband, Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alva Prescott.

A Mass will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Tim McKeown as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813 or to Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity, 3112 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907.

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

Published by The Augusta Press from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2024.

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Jimmy Carson

August 23, 2024

My first banking experience when I got out of college and returned to Augusta was with Hazel. She was a gracious and caring lady. I am sorry for your loss.

Jimmy Herman

August 23, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. Hazel was a wonderful lady.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

23

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church

4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA

Aug

23

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church

4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA

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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

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