Hazel Hutsell

Hazel Hutsell, daughter of the late Foster and Mearl (Gearing) Hutsell, was born on January 15, 1930 in Mtn. Grove, Missouri and departed this life on January 7, 2009 in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove at almost 79 years of age.
Hazel grew up and attended school in Mtn. Grove and graduated from Mtn. Grove High School in 1948. She also attended the Freewill Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hazel worked for Feese Chevrolet before moving to Greenville, Tennessee. While living there she was employed as the secretary for the Greenville Children’s Home. Upon returning to Mtn. Grove she took care of her parents until their passing.
Hazel was a very caring person who enjoyed visiting with those around her. She was a long time member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and was very active in church serving as Sunday School Superintendent for several years. She truly enjoyed attending services as long as her health permitted. She was also active in the ladies auxiliary. In her spare time she liked to do word puzzles, paint, and cook.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Mildred Shepherd.
She is survived by one brother: Harold Hutsell of Dearborn, Michigan; six nieces and nephews; her church family; and a host of neighbors and friends who will sadly miss her.


Funeral Service:
Saturday, January 10, 10:00 AM in the First Freewill Baptist Church in Mtn. Grove, Missouri.
Visitation:
Friday, January 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
Burial:
Hillcrest Cemetery