Hazel Anne Hart
Hazel Anne Hart, a woman who was always on the go and willing to help others, died on September 21, 2024. Hazel, 83, of Charlotte was born December 18, 1940, the daughter of Cloyd and Hazel (Bennett) Tennant. Hazel after high school earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Western Michigan University. While teaching one of her students introduced her to their father Roland Hart. In 1967 Hazel and Roland married and began their family together, until 1984 when Roland suddenly passed away on September 21, 1984. At this point Hazel raised their two youngest children alone. She worked as an Adult Education Teacher until her retirement. Hazel in her younger years was always doing something, from volunteering at the Senior Center, to attending Red Hat Society meetings, cooking for her family, and her love for lighthouses. In recent years with her declined health, she enjoyed browsing Facebook, and most importantly spending time with her family.
Hazel is survived by her children, Jennifer (Merle) Thurman, Marine (Penny) Boles, Roger (Lillian) Hart, and Edward (Patricia) Hart; grandchildren, James, Samantha, Christina, Michael, Scott, Trina, John, Curt, Lloyd, Laura, Buddy, Kelly, and Kandy; and several great-grandchildren, and extended family members; and her beloved cat, Bella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland; daughter, Marianne Brown; grandchildren, Tammy, and Roger; and her parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Hazel’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Friday, September 27, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. A funeral service followed beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral, interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford, MI. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Hazel’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton Area Senior Center. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.