Hazel Wright

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mrs. Hazel Mae Wright, 86, of Carterville, Missouri, passed away, Thursday morning, October 29, 2015, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, after a sudden illness.

Hazel was born March 23, 1929, in Galena, Kansas, to John Wesley and Serena Mae (Daniels) Russell.

Nothing gave Hazel more pleasure than caring for her family. She was a happy homemaker and wonderful cook. She loved surprising her family with homemade cookies and other treats, especially her famous cherry pudding. She was the heart of her family and the only thing that gives them comfort is knowing that she’s no longer suffering and that she’s currently walking the streets of gold in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Otis Wood; and two siblings, Marvin Russell and Iva Jane Hostler.

Hazel married Dale B. Wright on October 14, 1955 and he survives of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters, Janie Williams of Joplin, Missouri and Becky Palmer and husband, Ed, of Webb City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Bradley Callen and wife, Amy, of Chino Hills, California and Rachael Durland and husband, Chris, of Joplin; four great grandchildren, Nicholas, Derek, Amelia and Joey; a brother, Otis Wood, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Springfield, Missouri; as well as a host of other family and friends. The family wishes to acknowledge with great appreciation all the palliative care nurses at Freeman Hospital for their compassion and excellent care of Hazel. A special loving thank you to Carthage Health and Rehab employees for their excellent care of Hazel for the past year.

Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Carterville Cemetery with Rev. John Wilkins officiating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Bradley Callen, Chris Durland, Ray Wood, Ed Burdick, Terrance Wethington and Keith Felker. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.hedgelewis.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.