Hazel Bell

Conner

Hazel Bell Conner daughter of the late Ivy Irene Easton Story and Silas Story was born in Stoddard County, Missouri, on March 18, 1920. She departed this life at the Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri, on January 11, 2009, having attained the age of 88 years, nine months and 24 days.

In 1939 Hazel was united in marriage to Harold Conner. She later married Major Laxton in 1959; he preceded her in death on February 16, 1990. In 1995 Hazel remarried Harold Conner. Hazel enjoyed cooking, canning, working in her garden and with her rose bushes. She also loved to read and go shopping.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Ivy Story, her second husband, Major Laxton, one son, Spencer Story, one daughter, Susie Hurst, six brothers, Lester, Bob, Kenny Roger, Larry and Tooter Story, one sister, Leasy Yarborough, and an infant sister.

Hazel is survived by her husband Harold Conner of Farmington, two sons, Gerald Conner and wife Beatrice of Fenton, MO, Arlie Conner and wife Rita of Kokomo, IN, two daughters, Deloris Longtalk and her husband Rob of Virginia Beach, VA, Brenda Pulley and her husband Mike of Centerville, one brother, Bill Story of St. Louis, three sisters, Dodie Michaels of Terre Haute, IN, Martha Ann Archer of Bonne Terre, Debbie Walker of Pevely, 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Hazel will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Wed. 5 to 8 P.M.
McSpadden F.H. Ellington

Funeral Services: Thursday January 15, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.
Centerville First Baptist Church

Ministers: Bill Jackson and Billy Hines

Pallbearers: Shane Conner, Todd Nichols,

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Diabetes Association