Hazel Jude

Hazel Jude, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, passed away peacefully Sunday April 13th, 2025, at the age of 76 surrounded by her family. Born on August 20th, 1948, to the late Howard and Thelma Rose Marcum, on Marrowbone Creek, in Kermit West Virginia.

Hazel was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, David Elwood Jude, after 36 years of marriage; two cherished daughters, Melissa Lynn and Thelma Rena; two loving brothers, Leonard “Holly” Marcum and Bodie Marcum.

She is survived by her treasured son, Elba Ray (Cathleen) Jude; beautiful granddaughters, Lauren (Emmitt) Schwader, Abigail (Nathan) Dean, and Mackenzie (Joshua) Stewart; handsome grandsons, Colton Johnson, David Mitchell Jude, and John Michael Jude; precious great grandchildren, Wesley Alan, Calum James, Hudson Troy, Sicily Rae, Aubrey Lou, Wattson Elwood, and James Earich; loving siblings, Laura Bell Marcum, Julius (Judy) Marcum, Liddie Jean Workman, Troy (Brenda) Marcum, Rita (Gary) Marcum-Moran, Leslie Darlene (Pat) Blevins, and Ferbie A Marcum-Phillips; along with her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Hazel had a long and fulfilling career with Franklin County Children Services, where she dedicated many years to helping Central Ohio children. Later in life, she became a passionate home caregiver offering love and care to those in need.

Outside of her professional career, Hazel was a lady of many joys. She loved spending time with her son and grandchildren. She cherished time with her siblings in the hills and hollows of Marrowbone Creek in West Virginia, where she grew up. She also found joy in outdoor gardening, thrifting for antiques, canning vegetables and watching Ohio State Buckeyes. She enjoyed many long nights that often turned into early mornings at the Casino.

Hazel will always be remembered for the warmth of her kitchen and the comfort of her delicious home-cooked meals. Whether it was a family favorite passed down through generations or something new she made with love, every dish carried a piece of her heart. Her meals brought everyone together, nourished more than just our bodies, but created memories and recipes that will live on for years to come. Hazel was known to say, “If you leave here hungry, it’s your own damn fault”.

Hazel will be remembered for her kindness, blunt responses, tough love, delicious meals and the warmth she brought to all who knew and loved her. Her memory and legacy will live on in the heart and memory of all those that loved her.

While our hearts on earth are broken, we find comfort in knowing that Heaven erupted in celebration as Hazel was reunited with those she loved and lost; the ones whose absence she carried with quiet strength.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230.

A brief viewing will take place the following morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM, immediately followed by the funeral service at 10:20 AM. Interment will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg.

After the graveside service, a repast in Hazel’s honor will be hosted by Reynoldsburg Free Baptist Church, 9508 Taylor Road Southwest, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068