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Billie Jo Hazelwood Obituary
- August 7, 1930 - March 17, 2013
- Kingston, Tennessee
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“Dear Judy and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She sounded like a wonderful, loving person. Hold tight to your memories...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Marcia Bain - Knoxville, TN
“BILLIE JO.. WE WILL MISS YOU.BUT NOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE .YOU WILL NOT BE IN PAIN.ANYMORE.YOU WILL BE WITH YOUR WOULDERFUL HUSBAND.GOD...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: KATHY HAIRE BREAZEALE - TN
“So sorry for the family's loss. It was such a pleasure knowing Nanny.
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Sandra F. Davis - kingston, TN
“Judy and family, may God bless you and bring comfort to you during this time of grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kerri
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Kerri Hicks - Oak Ridge, TN
“Judy, your mother was such a lovely woman, and her love for others carries on through you. She must have been a wonderful mother as I know how you...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Marcia Freels-Warren - Oak Ridge, TN
“Judy and family, may God bless and keep you through this time of loss. My prayers are with you. Rhonda
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Rhonda Cockrum - Oak Ridge, TN
“Dear Judy and family, I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May memories of happier days give you comfort during this time. Sincerely, Myra
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7 of 13 | Posted by: Myra Perry - Oak Ridge, TN
“Billie Jo was such a kind woman with a gentle nature. She appeared to have such peacefulness about her. I have no doubt she is in Heaven now.
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Tonya Squires - Hendersonville, TN
“WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY,INSIDE AND OUT...ALWAYS YOUR FEIEND,NEVER A CROSS WORD TO YOU...WOULD HELP ANYONE SHE COULD..WOULD GO WITHOUT,IF IT HELPS YOU....Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: BOBBY &SANDRA GILBERT - POWELL, TN
“Thank you Nanny for all you did for my great aunt Eva. You will be remembered as a kind, sweet, loving and giving friend to so many. You were...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Pam Maloley - MI
“Nanny was a fine Lady. She was always there for any one who wanted to talk. She loved family and loved being there for them. God truly has...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Glenda Melton - Kingston, TN
“I know right now
At your time of grief
It’s hard to understand
So I pray that you
Will find some comfort
Under God’s loving hand.
Aunt Jo...Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Diane Lawson Maxwell - kingston, TN
“Aunt Jo always had a smile on her face. She will be miss by many family & friends.
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Tommy & Tammy Guinn - kingston, TN
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Billie Jo Hazelwood, 82, of Kingston, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 17, while surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hazelwood; parents Osa and Luther Guffey of Kingston; and special friends Betty Ruffner, Irene Griffin, and Eva Kennedy. She is survived by her son John W. Hazelwood and wife Debbie of Harriman; daughters Judy Hazelwood of Kingston and Joy Brewer and husband Oliver of Nashville; grandchildren Jennifer Kennedy and husband Bill of Kingston; Wendy Tinker and husband Dion of Coalfield; Heather Lawson and husband Doug of Harriman; Justin Hazelwood and wife Lisa of Rockwood; great grandchildren Lucas and Dylan Brown of Knoxville; Morgan Wolfenbarger of Coalfield; Keegan and Caleb Kennedy of Kingston; Keaton Jones and Carly Lawson of Harriman; sisters Barbara Hunter of Harriman; Peggy Carter of Michigan; Patricia Guffey and husband Chuck Hightower of Columbia; and Brenda Bredwell and husband Jimmy of Kingston; a host of nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Mary Herrell and Edith Hazelwood and brother-in-law Roy Lawson, all of Kingston.
She was a familiar face in Kingston having helped to establish the first library at Cherokee Elementary School; worked many years at a Kingston laundromat; and was always at her grandchildren's clogging events, and softball, baseball, football, and basketball games. She was called Nanny by most everyone.
Funeral 8pm Wednesday March 20, 2013 in the Kyker Chapel with Pastor Kyle Beverly officiating. Burial 11am Thursday at Hazelwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Wednesday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston.