WILLIAMSBURG — Hazel Mae Dudgeon Mann, 82, passed away at home Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, surrounded by her three children and husband of 59 years.
Hazel was born Hazel Mae Dudgeon in Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 2, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Della Irene Dudgeon; brother, John Dudgeon; and sister, Eva Lee Dudgeon (Hudson). Hazel grew up in New Port Richey, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas. She attended Northeast High School in San Antonio and was actively involved in the high school pep squad.
Following graduation in 1956, her family moved back east to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While there, she worked for a department in the public school system that prepared books for the school libraries. In 1962, she married Michael Mann of Miami, Florida, and the two of them moved to Dayton, Ohio, where Michael entered active duty with the U.S. Air Force. In 1970, while they were living in Ohio, Hazel obtained her degree in social work from Ohio State University. After obtaining her degree, she and her husband Michael moved to Virginia where they raised their three children; son, Timothy, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Karen.
Hazel initially worked in the Social Welfare Department in Hampton, Virginia, but in 1978, she and her growing family moved to Williamsburg, where she dedicated her time to raising her kids, volunteering with the local school system and multiple community organizations. She also worked as a realtor for over 10 years in Williamsburg, primarily with Long and Foster, and was a member of Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors.
Hazel was active in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools throughout the entirety of her children’s school careers. She was active in the PTA, and as president, one of her proudest achievements was helping raise grant funding for college-bound seniors through the creation of the Lafayette Educational Fund. She enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader and was one of the organizers of the Kingspoint Women’s Club. An avid painter, Hazel enjoyed painting landscapes for friends and family as well as spending time in her garden and traveling. She was a strong supporter of the American Field Service International Exchange program and was a host mother to students from Venezuela, Colombia, Germany and South Africa.
In addition to her husband, Dr. Michael J. Mann of Williamsburg, she is survived by a large and loving family; son, Timothy Jack Mann, and his fiancé, Katrina Cauble; daughter, Elizabeth Mann Judd, and her husband, Daniel Judd, and daughter, Karen Mann Schell, and her husband, Jeffrey Schell, all of Williamsburg. Hazel enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren, Jenna Smith, and her husband, Rich, of Phoenix, Arizona, Miles, Elizabeth, Susan and Andrew Schell and Cameron and Kelsey Judd of Williamsburg, VA. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Ann Tobey of Texas City, Texas; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Hazel was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Williamsburg. She loved the church and served it in many capacities, including superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. She also served as a member of the board of directors, treasurer, clerk and would watch over the children in the nursery.
A private memorial service will be held with family. Donations in her memory may be sent to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Williamsburg.
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