Celebrating the life of
Hazel Wise Ronan
April 10, 1935 - July 02, 2017
Hazel Wise Ronan,80, widow of Walter Ronan, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2017 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Hazel was born on April 10, 1935 in Hyman, SC to Henry Chalmers Wise and Eliza Poston Wise. She was educated in the Hannah, SC Schools. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, dedicating her life to her family. She managed to find the time and energy to complete the Master Gardener Program in Savannah, GA. This allowed her to pursue her passion of plants and flowers by volunteering at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.
Hazel is survived by her daughter Marie Claire Ramirez and her husband Richard Ramirez, her son Robert Fisher Ronan, and her five grandchildren; Robert W. Ronan, Brian P. Ronan, Catherine R. Ramirez, Ryan D. Ramirez, and Matthew J. Ramirez, her sisters; Myrtis W. Leach, Ann W. Gaster, and Zula W. McAllister.
She was preceded in death by her brothers; Chalmers L. Wise, Clifford Wise, Ansel P. Wise, Harry W. Wise and William L. Wise along with her sisters Aline Turner and Beila I. Taylor.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Northshore Hospice in Evanston, IL., the staff and residents of The Merion and a heartfelt thank you to her wonderful friend Floriseen Rose who brought love and comfort to Hazel and strength to the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Leash on Life Animal Rescue in Chicago, or Best Friends Animal Society, Bestfriends.org
Jimmy and I are so sad to learn of Hazel's death. She was a dear friend and we have such great memories. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Bobby and Marie. Love, Harriet Windham Graham
- Jimmy and Harriet Graham, Scranton , SC
So sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. Our thoughts are with your families, Marie and Bobby and hope that your fond memories will help you through this difficult time.
- Terry Lundsgaard (Ronan), Centralia, WA
We send our sincere condolences to Marie. Bobby. and Family. May Jesus Christ comfort you all in this difficult time. knowing that Hazel is at peace.
- O.Leary, Georgetown, SC
I will always remember Aunt Hazel fondly, she was very loving and loved to tease. The pet name she gave me when I was a very young child was "mister Christmas tree". We laughed about that recently at a family reunion. My condolences to Bobby, Marie and family.
- James Leach, Charlotte, NC
May the God of peace comfort you during this difficult time (Philippians 4:6,7). Take comfort in God's promise to do away with pain, suffering and death (Revelation 21:3,4). My condolences to the family.
- Tucker, Locust Grove, GA
Jimmy and I are so sad to learn of Hazel's death. She was a dear friend and we have such great memories. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Bobby and Marie. Love, Harriet Windham Graham
- Jimmy and Harriet Graham, Scranton , SC
So sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. Our thoughts are with your families, Marie and Bobby and hope that your fond memories will help you through this difficult time.
- Terry Lundsgaard (Ronan), Centralia, WA
We send our sincere condolences to Marie. Bobby. and Family. May Jesus Christ comfort you all in this difficult time. knowing that Hazel is at peace.
- O.Leary, Georgetown, SC
I will always remember Aunt Hazel fondly, she was very loving and loved to tease. The pet name she gave me when I was a very young child was "mister Christmas tree". We laughed about that recently at a family reunion. My condolences to Bobby, Marie and family.
- James Leach, Charlotte, NC
May the God of peace comfort you during this difficult time (Philippians 4:6,7). Take comfort in God's promise to do away with pain, suffering and death (Revelation 21:3,4). My condolences to the family.
- Tucker, Locust Grove, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
