Hazel Irene

Counts

Hazel Irene Counts daughter of the late Zula Trellice Blythe Hudson and Elmer Perry Hudson was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on February 3, 1916. She departed this life at Crocker's Country Living in Lesterville, Missouri, on August 4, 2014, at the age of 98 years, six months and one day.

On December 29, 1937 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Hazel was united in marriage to Wilburn Counts and to this union four children were born. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1995. Hazel was a member of the Lone Cedar United Baptist Church. Hazel worked for the Reynolds County Head-Start Program for 27 years. Her hobbies included quilting and working puzzles. Hazel loved family reunions and going to church.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Wilburn Counts Jr., one great-grandson, two great-great-grandsons, one brother, Orville Perry Hudson, three sisters, Trellice Hudson, Helen Helton and Mable Hudson.

Hazel is survived by two sons, Carroll "Carl" Counts and wife Virginia of Republic, MO, Meryl "Gale" Counts and wife Judy of O'Fallon, MO, one daughter, LaFern "Fern" Smith and husband Donald of Lesterville, MO, daughter-in-law, Mary Counts of Mehlville, MO, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, Marguerite Montgomery of Pittsburg, PA, and Dorothy Durio of Sarasota, FL. Hazel will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.


Visitation: Friday, Aug. 8th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Funeral Services: Sat. Aug. 9th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Jim Stewart

Burial: RLDS Cemetery Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri


In lieu of flowers: Lone Cedar United Baptist Church