Bessie Lee Hazelwood,95, of Lanexa, VA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 with her grandson, Tyler and nephew, Jeremy and faithful dog, Liberty Bell by her side.
She had many jobs starting with Williamsburg Lodge, playing monitor at Matthew Waylee School where she later worked in the cafeteria, Jamestown 4H Camp with her good friend Mickey Stewart, Hazelwood Brothers Seafood for many years. Bessie loved bowling, going to Walmart, long road trips, making fruitcakes and Christmas candy. She never met a stranger and would feed anyone.
Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Stella Cecil; her first husband, Raymond Hazelwood; second husband, Roy Hazelwood; a daughter, Delores Hazelwood; grandson, Chad; sisters, Ruby, Olla, Mary, Mrytle and Emma; a brother, William; in laws, “Big Momma” and “Popsy”; and a daughter-in-law, Virginia “Vee Vee” Hazelwood.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Hazelwood (Diana), Robert Hazelwood (Mary) and Ronnie Hazelwood (Annis); a granddaughter, Vangy Lawson (Todd); grandsons, Justin Hazelwood (Sarah), Paul Hazelwood (Colleen), Adam Hazelwood (Crystal), Tyler Hazelwood; step-grandson, Morgan and his family; step-granddaughter, Meagan and her family; and numerous great-grandchildren, extended family and countless friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to James City-Bruton Fire Department, PO Box 382, Toano, VA 23168 or Williamsburg Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
