Hazel Hicks Johnson entered into the Kingdom of Heaven July 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son Robert and her love, Harold Dean Withey who passed away May 4, 2015. She was born to John and May Hicks July 5, 1924 at Gila River Indian Community. She lived in San Francisco/Berkley area in her early childhood years, and later went to Escuela Mission Boarding School in Tucson, Arizona. Hazel was married and had a family. She has grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked for Maricopa County hospital in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Hazel was a devoted member of Central Presbyterian Church. She loved cooking her own native food. She was the best fry bread maker in the world, her secret ingredient was LOVE!! She also enjoyed traveling around the country and making homemade quilts with the Native American Senior Association. Hazel was kind to all she met. She loved nature, especially babies, children and animals. She will be greatly missed by many who loved her dearly. XOXOXO!! Survived by seven adult children; Edward, Barbara Johnson-Anderson, Betty, Roger, Sr., Imogene and (Leo Thomas, son-in-law), Otis, Jr. and David, Sr. Funeral services will be at Upper San Tan Presbyterian Church at 5:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7, 2015, at Gila River Indian Community.
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