Hazel I. Atkinson, born on September 7, 1918, passed away on November 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lewis A. Atkinson. Hazel was a long time member of Aldine Christian Church. She proudly taught for Houston Independent School District and retired in 1979. Hazel leaves to cherish her memories: daughters: Jerry Ann Farneti & husband John, Judy Stephens & husband George; granddaughters: Jennie Farneti Kreager & husband Luke, Sarah Leftwich & husband Darren, Tonya Jones & husband David, Noel Stephens & wife Alexis; great granddaughter: Madison Jones; great grandsons: Stone Leftwich, Julian Kreager; brothers: Ernest Wilson & wife Vaudine, Byman Wilson & wife Loyce; along with numerous nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends at 12:30 P.M. at Brookside Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Brookside Memorial Park.