Hazel was born February 23, 1922 in Lebanon, MO to Jesse and Edna Armildra Wills. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School and loved her work as a marketing analyst for Sears Roebuck for 39 years. Hazel had a very generous spirit and took care of her mother until her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her six siblings. Hazel is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and other family.