Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO 64119.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119, with Fr. Rueb officiating. Burial will follow service in Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Hazel was born at home in Knox County, MO on November 23, 1926 to parents Burt Gordon and Regina Cecilia (Albers) Swann. She graduated from Edina High School in 1944 and went on to attend St. Mary’s College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
She married Paul Binkley on May 13, 1944, in Edina, MO. They shared 43 years together until he passed away in 1987.
She worked as a regional secretary for Kellogg Sales Company, then went on to be a Midwest Regional Manager for Dodge Division of Chrysler. She then worked for Crown Zellerbach and then went to work for Eugene Brown Relators. For the remainder of her career, she worked for Remax Innovations for over 30 years and was part of the National Association of Relators. She received numerous awards for her outstanding accomplishments in real estate.
Hazel was an avid reader and life long learner. She loved gardening, baking, shopping, and watching her granddaughter dance. Hazel was an excellent example of elegance and class.
Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Regina Swann; husband, Paul Binkley; brother, Robert Swann.
She is survived by her son, Gary and Pam Binkley; sister, Kathleen and Gerald Arndt; sister-in-law Erma Swann; granddaughter Jorden Binkley; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Larry Gromer, Robert Baxter, Cody Carl, John Lowe.
Memorial contributions in Hazel’s name may be given to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Mass intentions.
The family of Hazel Binkley wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. David Ernst and Dr. Susan Laningham. A special thanks to Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care for taking such good care of Hazel.
