Grandma Hazel

My grandma Hazel passed away yesterday. She was 95 years old. I've seen pictures of her when she was young and she and I could have been twins. I look more like her than my mom or my dad. My grandmother was a hard worker and she loved to work. She didn't sit still for very long unless it was time for her afternoon nap. Her house was always immaculate and that is how she lived her life. What I appreciate about her was the fact that she would play with me even if it meant getting in the dirt. Also when I was learning to sew as a freshman in college at Lubbock, I would drive up to see her a few times and she would help me with whatever I was working on at the time. I kept the first outfit she helped me make because I am very sentimental, and it brings back a good memory. Another thing that we all appreciated about Grandmother Hazel was her amazing baking abilities. She is famous for the best Italian cream cake in the world. Also her pies...oh her pies!!! Perfection every time. She was a gardener and she would can her green beans. It was a treat if you got to have a jar of her green beans at the table. She and Papaw had the gift of hospitality. There were always people eating at their house on any given Sunday. In addition, my grandparents both had a love for the Word of God. Every day they spent time studying their Bible. That is a great legacy to leave. Mamaw, I know you are with Jesus right now having the time of your life. Please know that we all love you and that we will see you when we get there.