Hazel Smith

Hazel Jane (Sowder) Smith, 79, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Hazel was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and active in her ministry for over 40 years. Many knew her from working at the JayC Food Store in Crawford County.

She was born on February 25, 1936 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late Edward F. & Laura A. (Adams) Sowder. Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, RJ Smith; and her brother, James Sowder.

Hazel is survived by her children, Pam Franz (Bill), Jeff Smith (Denise), and Sheri McGill (Mark); siblings, Junior Sowder (Bernice), Frances Humphress, Helen Lunsford (Clyde), Faye (Doyle), & Ronnie Sowder (Joyce); grandchildren, Kelly Germain (Lance) & Joni Boone (Keith); great grandchildren, Jazmine & Gavin.

Cremation was chosen following Hazel's wishes. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM with a celebration of Hazel's life taking place at 1 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150).

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