Hazel L (Mason) Deeds Obituary (1918 - 2015)

Hazel L. (Mason) Deeds, 96, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at West Woods Nursing Home in Niles. Hazel was born on September 12, 1918 to the late Leon and Minnie Mason in Mt. Pellier, IN. On November 21, 1937 she married Alfred D. Deeds, Sr. at a ceremony at Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle in Buchanan, MI. Hazel has been a member of Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle since 1937. After 53 years of marriage Alfred Deeds, Sr. passed away in 1991. She was an incredibly unselfish, giving woman who loved her family. She is survived by her children, Naomi Pierce of Buchanan, Bonnie Cleary of FL, Bishop Alfred (Sharon) Deeds, Jr. of Buchanan, Eilene (Fred) English of AR, Fred (Ruby) Deeds of Buchanan, Luella Witzke of FL, Richard (Julie) Deeds of Buchanan, Vickie (Dewayne) Witt of Buchanan and Robert (Debbie) Deeds of Buchanan; twenty seven grandchildren; sixty one great grandchildren and thirty one great great grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services for Hazel will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle, Buchanan. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 5-7 pm. A private family burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com