Hazel M. (Althouse) Smith
July 20, 1916 - April 14, 2011
Hazel M. Smith, 94, of Anderson died at Middletown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Middletown after an extended illness.
She was born July 20, 1916 in Toledo, Ohio to Clarence P. & Leona C. (Isbell) Althouse.
Hazel graduated from Waite High School in Toledo and attended the University of Toledo and Anderson College.
Hazel was primarily a homemaker. She worked production at Delco Remy and a year at Star China.
She was a member of Friends of Missions Circle, Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, Church Women United, YWCA and the Women's Lions Club. She was active at Park Place Church of God in Mr. & Mrs. Club, Charissa Club and Goodwill Sunday School Class.
Hazel is survived by her 4 children, Jeffrey Miles (Diane) Smith of Honolulu, Hawaii, Daryl Richard (Marsha) Smith of Monticello, IN, Kevin Scott (Anita) Smith of Anderson and Sandra (Ben) Althouse of Wisconsin; her brother Dean (Nancy) Althouse of Michigan, 8 grandchildren, Brady (Bridgit) Smith; Valarie (Alex) Piester, Amanda DeBoer, Brendan Smith, Amber Sauri, Hannah Smith, Mamie Smith and Hamilton Smith; 7 great grandchildren, C.J., Madison, Cynthia, Samuel, Cycilia, Annabelle and Cara and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Judge Carl T. Smith died March 6, 1993, 5 of her brothers, Ray, David, James, Phillip and Lyle.
A simple celebration of Hazel's life will be held, Wednesday, April 20, at 1:00 P.M. at Park Place Church of God with Dr. David Markle officiating. Burial will follow in East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call on from 11 AM until the service in the Bessie Byrum Lounge at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].