My earliest memories of her were when I was 4 years old and my family rented an apartment on the 3rd floor of her home.

Later and for quite a few years, she was my babysitter.  She kept a few kids to supplements her income.  Aunt Hazel taught us bible stories.  The knowledge she instilled in me has remained my whole life. 

She would also take us swimming in the local creeks.  Aunt Hazel was an excellent cook and I especially remember the pear cobbler that she used to make.  She had a grove of pear trees and would make all sorts of deserts and preserves with them.

Aunt Hazel was a devout Methodist and was well respected and loved in the community.

Aunt Hazel never married.   It is rumored that she fell in love as a young woman, got her heart broken and never got involved again.

Aunt Hazel's sister Lillian Aldridge lived across the street from her.  We used to go over every afternoon and watch "It's Howdy Doody Time" on their Television.

If you have memories of Aunt Hazel - please email me and let me add them to this page.

Oh, by the way, Aunt Hazel was not my real aunt but she seemed related and preferred for us children to call her "Aunt."