Hazel Dorcilla Goodwin was born on March 31, 1933 to the late Albert and Millie McConnell. Hazel went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2016 under the loving care of family and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Glynn McConnell and Bilam (Bob) McConnell. Hazel retired from Jackson Northwest Clinic after more than 20 years. She loved spending time with her family. During the holidays you would find her making jelly to put into her holiday baskets as gifts for family and friends. She was known by many names mom, granny, Forbes, Ms. Hazel, Sis Goodwin, Ms. Good, and Mama Hazel, all names from those she loved. Hazel excepted Christ early in life. She was a faithful member of the Higby Street Church of Christ where she was a mother of the Golden Agers. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Gregory McConnell of Jackson, Robert (Tony) (Jackie) Forbes Sr., Randall (Mandy) Forbes of Toledo, Ohio, Dawn and Tim Forbes of Jackson, Michigan 13 grandchildren, Charisse, Sabra, Tony Jr. (Tosha), Chris, Phillip, Amber, Greg, Cherylynn, Darryl, Carla (Leroy), Carolyn, Carl Jr. and Randy. 33 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Special daughters Marie, Palena, Raycele, Winnifred and Gloria and a host of family members and friends. Hazel said it best when she said “those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and forever dear.” Funeral services will be held at Higby Street Church of Christ Monday, November 21, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. with the family hour starting at 11:00 A.M. Burial Woodland Cemetery.
Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home
406 First St.
Jackson, Michigan 49201
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