She was born on September 28, 1925, and was a 1943 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of over 70 years, Fred A. Mathews; three children, William F. Mathews (Carolyn) of Holly Lake, TX; Michael D. Mathews (Susan) of Trussville, AL; and Jeddy Jean Mathews of Trussville, AL; Six Grandchildren, Kelly Wilson (Kylon); Sheila Ditzler (Adam); Craig Mathews (Liza); Brian Mathews (Michelle); Michelle Tice (Sammy); and April Evans (Scott); and 21 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville and a former patron of Eastern Star #872 in Center Point, Alabama. She enjoyed making quilts, fishing, working puzzles, camping, and spending time in Gatlinburg, TN.
Funeral services will be held at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Monday, March 11, 2019, at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.