Hazel Mae Setser, 94, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 9:30 am at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born April 22, 1930, in Beals, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Stacer) Watkins.
Hazel married Granvil Setser on August 19, 1948, and he passed away on July 12, 2010. She worked at the Bedford Nursing Home for 38 years and later in Home Health Care. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Hazel loved gardening and looked forward to the opening of Mays Greenhouse each year. She was a great cook and always tried to make everyone’s favorite dish. She made the best chicken or tomato dumplings. Hazel loved quilting and spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Hazel are her two daughters, Rita Hoke and Lana (Carl) Gassman; two sons, Gary and Mark Setser; eight grandchildren, Teressa, Brian, Joshua, Amy, Cara, Ethan, Jaime, and Paul; fourteen great-grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Justin, Jacob, Destiny, Jonathan, Audree, Makenzie, Michael, Anna, Matthew, Issac, Grant, and Peggy; several great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and one brother Ray (Ruby) Watkins.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; several brothers and sisters; husband, Granvil Setser; one grandson, Mathew; son-in-law, Richard Hoke; and daughter-in-law, Debrah Setser. A funeral service for Hazel will be held at 2:00 pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes on Monday, June 24, 2024. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford. Visiting hours will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
