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HAZEL CASSELL MINOR (Age 77)
Transitioned this life on June 4, 2019. Rev. Cassell was born August 23, 1941 on Yadkin Road in Norfolk County (Chesapeake), Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lucy Artis Cassell and Hubert Cassell. She graduated from Crestwood High School in 1959, received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Norfolk State University in 1964, and attended Howard University for graduate school. She also became a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with the Virginia Board of Counseling in 2007.Throughout her career she served as an adult education instructor, residential counselor/teacher for at-risk youth, and nursing home owner. Yet, her greatest joy in life was being an ordained spiritualist minister for more than 50 years. As a religious studies scholar, metaphysical counselor, and psychic healer, she taught classes and workshops in the Washington, DC metro area as well as nationally. She was also a radio talk show host for more than 20 years and a regular guest on television, radio, and print media. Hazel loved gardening and with her green thumb, houseplants flourished. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Minor and her sister, Laverne Cassell Spruill. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden (Scott) of Williamsburg; nephews, Samuel Spruill (Errin) of Portsmouth and Cornelius Spruill (Shalmaria) of Lithonia, GA; aunts, Mary Scott Davis of Chesapeake, Thelma Faulk of Suffolk, and Wilhamena Jordan of Nags Head, NC; first cousins, Sheila Elliott (Terry) and Ollie Spratley (Justine) of Newport News, and Sharon Johnson (Rick) of Burke; 11 great-nieces/nephews; and many other family and friends.A life celebration service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Divine Baptist Church, 2917 Old Galberry Road, Chesapeake. Visitation will begin at the church at 12 p.m. Interment will be in Cassell Cuffee Demby Family Cemetery, 2986 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, VA. Deepest thanks to the staff and nurses of Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Virginia Beach for the care, love, and companionship given to Hazel over the last five years.Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, VA.
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Theresa Hanson
June 8, 2019
We are so very sorry to hear about Hazel. She was my Mother's roommate at Heritage Hall and a very sweet lady! She is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Susan Paulsen and Theresa and Dana Hanson and Family.
Sharon Thomas
June 7, 2019
In deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless your family and keep you all in His Loving Grace
Sharon Thomas
June 7, 2019
On behalf of the Thomas family I would like to express our deepest condolences for the lost of your mother, aunt and friend. She was our spiritual counselor and helped my family through some very hard times. Rev. Cassel spiritual guidance and prayers enable me to follow my divine path and serve many people. I will forever be grateful for her wisdom, guidance and prayers. May God Bless the family and comfort you all in your time of grief. I pray that her soul transcend into the everlasting white light of the I AM PRESENCE.
Peace, Love, and Blessings
Terri Hanson
June 7, 2019
We are so very sorry to hear about Hazel. She was my Mother's roommate at Heritage Hall. She was a very sweet lady. Terri and Dana Hanson & Family.
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June 6, 2019
My condolences to the family
God does care about your grief and tears ,
Psalms 56:8
Mike Pettry
June 6, 2019
Hazel and I were in a club together. This week I was looking through a folder I had of the club we were in, and her card fell out that she had given me years ago with her picture on it. It was Monday or Tuesday. It made me think of her, and what a sweet soul she was. Looking back, I now realize it was a sign from her. I am blessed to have known her. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.
rebecca
June 6, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss, may it comfort you to know that she will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at
Job 33:25. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
June 6, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss, may it comfort you to know that she will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at
Job 33:25. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Cynthia Watson
June 5, 2019
Mrs Hazel l miss u so much it broke my heart to hear u passed away l cry so much lm hurt this pain will never go away u help me so much l want to let u know l love you so much rest in heaven
Lamont Simmons
June 5, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Haze. She is sorely missed.
June 5, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Ms
June 5, 2019
To the family of Hazel Minor I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
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