Hazel was born on August 26, 1928 in Oconee County, GA to Harvey W. and Esther Pritchett Arthur. She was retired, after many years of service, from Rockwell Automation, formerly Reliance Electric. During her retirement she enjoyed trips with her friends and cousins to Cherokee, Biloxi, and various other destinations. Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was predeceased by two sons, Wayne Hammond and Kenneth Hammond, all of her siblings, Horace Arthur, George Arthur, and Geneva Arthur. She was also predeceased by long-time companion Billy Gowder.
Surviving Hazel is her daughter, Judy Hammond, two grandsons, Lamar Carter and Jason Hammond, a great-granddaughter, Ruby Carter, Her brother Horace's children Wanda Arthur, Beverly Barrett, Jeff Arthur, Gary Arthur, and Teresa Byrd, as well as many cousins whom she loved dearly.
A visitation will be held Monday, October 11, 2021 from 1:00 until 2:00 at Bernstein's Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA 30606. Immediately following there will be a graveside service at 2:30 PM in Huff Cemetery, 3071 Colham Ferry Rd., Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or alz.org
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
