She was born in Okolona, Mississippi on October 28, 1922 to Charlie B. and Zelda Anna McAnally, and graduated from Wren High School. Hazel received her associate’s degree from Houston Community College on May 10, 2003 at the age of 80.
Hazel was married to Harold Brooke Thompson, Jr. on May 13, 1955 in Victoria, Texas.
She had a fulfilling career at Hand and Associates for many years, and was a member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church. Hazel also had a passion for painting, reading, and animals.
Hazel is survived by her sons, Spencer and Hal Thompson; granddaughter, Kelli Kisner; great grandchildren, Kennedi and Kade Kisner; brother, Don McAnally; sisters, Kati Nordstrom, Daisy Jones, and Shirley Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews.