OBITUARY
Hazel Lillian Shell
November 11, 1924 – November 5, 2017
Mrs. Hazel Lillian Shell (Ashby), age 92, of McLean, VA passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2017.
Hazel was the beloved wife of the late James Nathaniel Shell. Hazel was born November 11, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Frederick William Ashby, Jr. and Margaret Lewis Ashby.
She worked as a cartographer for the Army Map Service of the US Army Corps of Engineers during and after World War II in Indianapolis, IN and Washington, D.C. Hazel later worked as an office administrator for Dr. Mercantini, DDS, of McLean, VA. She was a person of strong faith and a long-time member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church in McLean, VA where she volunteered as treasurer. Hazel was a member of both the United Methodist Women and the Alter Guild. She also sang in the choir. Hazel had volunteered as chaplin for the American Legion Post 270 in McLean and with the McLean High School Career Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother who had a cheerful, positive outlook on life and always found a way to put others’ needs before her own. Hazel was a compassionate person who showed genuine interest in others in a caring way, and was open minded and considerate of others’ views. She enjoyed reading, gardening, writing short stories, beautiful poems and recording family history.
Hazel was the devoted sister of Alice Roettger of Indianapolis, IN and Frederick William “Bill” Ashby III (deceased). Surviving are her five children; Jackie Roomian of McLean, Wendy Shell of Alexandria, VA, Kirk Shell of Mount Airy, MD, Blair Shell of Midlothian, VA, and Joni Dodd of Sherwood, OR.
She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Graham Shell of Richmond, VA, Amy, Samuel and Lillian Grace Roomian of McLean, Steven and Virginia Shell of Mount Airy, MD and James Dodd of Sherwood, OR.
A Memorial service will be on Thursday, April 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Charles Wesley Methodist Church, 6817 Dean Drive in McLean, VA with a reception to follow. Processional will leave from the church to Arlington National Cemetery by 12:45 p.m.. Everyone planning to attend the comitial at Arlington should meet at the administration building by 1:15 p.m. to prepare for the inurnment at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Charles Wesley Methodist Church, 6817 Dean Dr., McLean, VA 22101 and/or the American Red Cross, American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839 Boone, Iowa 50037-0839
Memories
Hazel Lillian Shell
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ADD A MEMORYNovember 20, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Blair, and the family. Hazel was a sweet lady, and will be missed by family, and friends..
Ed and Mary Giebel and family
Jean Esswein
November 20, 2017
I was sad to learn of Hazel's passing. I could not have asked for a better, nicer neighbor and had been looking forward to seeing her here at Greenspring. My sincere condolences to the family.
Laurie Culpepper
November 19, 2017
Wendy,
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
FROM THE FAMILY
Hazel after having her hair set!
Chicago, Illinois
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Hazel and her brother, Bill.
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Hazel at 12 years old.
Indianapolis, IN
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Hazel at 13 years old.
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Hazel in front of Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis, IN.
Her junior year.
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Senior picture. 1942
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Hazel Ashby and James Shell
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Hazel and Jim. The happy couple.
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A very happy Hazel and Jim beginning their life together.
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Hazel Shell. 1980
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Visiting her sister Alice in Indianapolis.
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At Charles Wesley Church.
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Hazel with some of her grandchildren.
Sam, Grace, Virginia, James and Steven.
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Hazel and a family get together.
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Visiting Mom.
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Hazel with two of her grandsons, Graham and James.
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Hazel and son, Blair
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Hazel with daughter, Jackie and granddaughter Grace.
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Hazel and daughter, Wendy.
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Hazel and Joni. 2012
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Hazel and grandson James Dodd.
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Hazel and grandson James Dodd. 2014
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Hazel and son-in-law Kamil Akcali and grandson James Dodd. 2014
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Hazel with daughters Wendy, Joni, and Jackie.
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Hazel with son-in-law Gary Dodd at Thanksgiving dinner.
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Hazel with daughters Wendy, Joni, Jackie, and granddaughter Grace.
Joni's baby shower, 2002.
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Hazel with son Kirk and grandchildren Steven and Virginia.
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Hazel and Jim.
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Hazel with grandchildren Graham, Steven, Virginia, Grace, and Sam.
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Hazel loved singing in the church choir.
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Hazel, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed.
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Hazel after having her hair set!
Chicago, Illinois
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Hazel and her brother, Bill.
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Hazel at 12 years old.
Indianapolis, IN
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Hazel at 13 years old.
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Hazel in front of Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis, IN.
Her junior year.
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Senior picture. 1942
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Hazel Ashby and James Shell
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Hazel and Jim. The happy couple.
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A very happy Hazel and Jim beginning their life together.
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Hazel Shell. 1980
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Visiting her sister Alice in Indianapolis.
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At Charles Wesley Church.
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Hazel with some of her grandchildren.
Sam, Grace, Virginia, James and Steven.
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Hazel and a family get together.
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Visiting Mom.
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Hazel with two of her grandsons, Graham and James.
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Hazel and son, Blair
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Hazel with daughter, Jackie and granddaughter Grace.
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Hazel and daughter, Wendy.
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Hazel and Joni. 2012
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Hazel and grandson James Dodd.
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Hazel and grandson James Dodd. 2014
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Hazel and son-in-law Kamil Akcali and grandson James Dodd. 2014
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Hazel with daughters Wendy, Joni, and Jackie.
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Hazel with son-in-law Gary Dodd at Thanksgiving dinner.
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Hazel with daughters Wendy, Joni, Jackie, and granddaughter Grace.
Joni's baby shower, 2002.
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Hazel with son Kirk and grandchildren Steven and Virginia.
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Hazel and Jim.
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Hazel with grandchildren Graham, Steven, Virginia, Grace, and Sam.
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Hazel loved singing in the church choir.
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Hazel, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed.