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Hazel L. Jewell

December 23, 1935 — January 2, 2025

Owensboro

Hazel L. Jewell

Hazel L. Jewell, 89, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Stanton, Tennessee native was born December 23, 1935, to the late Bruner Swift and Margaret Mize Swift. Hazel was a strong and independent woman who raised her children on her own but also spent years caring for the elderly. She loved being outside gardening, tending to her flowers and mowing her yard. Up until recently, Hazel kept herself in shape daily spending time on her exercise bike. She loved being with her family, especially the little ones, and sharing her life experiences. They all looked forward to her cooking, especially her Christmas candy which she started making the day after Thanksgiving. Hazel enjoyed crossword puzzles and gameshows. 

 In addition to her parents, Hazel also was preceded in death by her longtime companion, John T. Blair; granddaughter, Dee Dee Miller; siblings, Pauline Dancy, Betty Swift, Charles Swift, and Leck Swift. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Pat Taylor of Livermore and Wanda Arnold of Popular Grove; seven grandchildren, Melanie and John Taylor, Kathy Norris (Reggie), Stephen, Lyndel, and Amanda Arnold; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Kopis of Lombard, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. 

 The funeral service will be at noon Tuesday, January 7 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with same day visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. 

 Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky, 3400 Wathen’s Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301. 

Condolences and memories for Hazel’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com. 

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Visitation

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

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Burial

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

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