Celebrating the life of
Hazel McNear Lowery
August 28, 1935 - March 05, 2011
Statesboro- Hazel McNear Lowery was born August 28, 1935 and passed away at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in-patient house in Statesboro, GA. Our most giving and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend slipped from our arms to enter forever peace on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Hazel had the most giving heart of any angel on earth and overcame many obstacles in her life. Without her, our hearts are broken and our tears endless, but our memories and joys are immeasurable and we will cherish every second spent with her.
Hazel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, William Ander Lowery, Sr., her son, Andy Lowery, and her parents, George and Bernice McNear. She was also preceded in death a few days earlier by her dear friend and roommate from Glenvue Health and Rehab, Virginia Smith.
She leaves behind by her daughter, Donna Ramirez; her granddaughters, Taylor and Haley Craft, and her son-in-law, Robin Craft. Hazel is also survived by her beloved best friend and sister, Jackie Cetchovich, and her husband, Ralph, their children, niece, Susan Snaza and her children, Grace and Gary, and nephew, Paul Cetchovich, his wife, Kate and their children, Ruby and Ella. She had numerous close friends, nieces, and nephews whom she loved very much.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens where she will be laid to rest with her husband and son.
Remembrances may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531. Statesboro, GA 30458.
Mama, I can't believe that it has already been a year since you left us to be with Daddy and Andy in heaven. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of something funny or touching that you said or did. I couldn't have asked for a better mother than you.....I know that God picked you out especially for me. You and Daddy made me the person that I am today and I hope that I always make you proud. Thank you for always being there to cheer me on, dust me off when I fell down, or to listen to my thoughts and dreams. I miss you more than I could say! I love you! Donna
- Donna, Brooklet, GA
Ms. Hazel,I don't even know where to begin.I loved you from the moment I first met you, we just had a bond.You were so much fun to talk to, you were wise and helped me when I was having a hard time with losing my son and even though you were in your own pain you always knew just what to say to put my pain in prespective. I'll always regret not spending more time with you when I had the chance.I just never knew you were this close to going home.I honestly thought you would be back outside with us when the weather got warmer.I am happy you are now with Mr. Lowery and Andy, but sad for Donna and the girls. I admired you, you were so in love with Donna, Haley and Taylor,it would make my heart so happy when you would share another one of their accomplishments with me and mama. Ms. Hazel I know I'm rambling as I always do, but I would give anything for one more day with you my precious, precious friend.You will be sorely missed and loved forever.I love you, Ms. Hazel
- Tammy Blocker, Glennville, GA
So sorry for you loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Annalise's birthday is August 28 as well...special date... God Bless, The Morelli Family CTker's
- Lisa Morelli, Charleston, SC
Donna and girls, We love you and know this is a tough time. Our prayers are with you, and we will see you on Wednesday. All our love, Beth, Sharon, Carole and the rest...
- beth, marietta, GA
Donna, Taylor & Haley, At times like these are when I wish I lived closer. I want to be there for all of you so much but I know you each have alot of friends and love ones there to support you. I loved Mrs. Hazel to death & have alot memories of Donna & I growing up & I will always remember how much her and Dad Dub gave me when they introduced Donna & I so many years ago. You are like my sister Donna and I love you. I know you will each miss her in your own special way & just remember that we all greive differently so be there for each other. Now as I continue to shed my tears for my own Dad, I will be adding a few more for each of you and Mrs. Hazel. I love you all so much and send my prayers and hugs. I will be thinking of all of you during the next few days. Love ya bunches, Terry
- Terry & Steve Krupski, Middle Grove, NY
Mama, I can't believe that it has already been a year since you left us to be with Daddy and Andy in heaven. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of something funny or touching that you said or did. I couldn't have asked for a better mother than you.....I know that God picked you out especially for me. You and Daddy made me the person that I am today and I hope that I always make you proud. Thank you for always being there to cheer me on, dust me off when I fell down, or to listen to my thoughts and dreams. I miss you more than I could say! I love you! Donna
- Donna, Brooklet, GA
Ms. Hazel,I don't even know where to begin.I loved you from the moment I first met you, we just had a bond.You were so much fun to talk to, you were wise and helped me when I was having a hard time with losing my son and even though you were in your own pain you always knew just what to say to put my pain in prespective. I'll always regret not spending more time with you when I had the chance.I just never knew you were this close to going home.I honestly thought you would be back outside with us when the weather got warmer.I am happy you are now with Mr. Lowery and Andy, but sad for Donna and the girls. I admired you, you were so in love with Donna, Haley and Taylor,it would make my heart so happy when you would share another one of their accomplishments with me and mama. Ms. Hazel I know I'm rambling as I always do, but I would give anything for one more day with you my precious, precious friend.You will be sorely missed and loved forever.I love you, Ms. Hazel
- Tammy Blocker, Glennville, GA
So sorry for you loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Annalise's birthday is August 28 as well...special date... God Bless, The Morelli Family CTker's
- Lisa Morelli, Charleston, SC
Donna and girls, We love you and know this is a tough time. Our prayers are with you, and we will see you on Wednesday. All our love, Beth, Sharon, Carole and the rest...
- beth, marietta, GA
Donna, Taylor & Haley, At times like these are when I wish I lived closer. I want to be there for all of you so much but I know you each have alot of friends and love ones there to support you. I loved Mrs. Hazel to death & have alot memories of Donna & I growing up & I will always remember how much her and Dad Dub gave me when they introduced Donna & I so many years ago. You are like my sister Donna and I love you. I know you will each miss her in your own special way & just remember that we all greive differently so be there for each other. Now as I continue to shed my tears for my own Dad, I will be adding a few more for each of you and Mrs. Hazel. I love you all so much and send my prayers and hugs. I will be thinking of all of you during the next few days. Love ya bunches, Terry
- Terry & Steve Krupski, Middle Grove, NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
