Thelma Leatrice Hazellief
January 15, 1927 - December 1, 2020
Thelma Leatrice “Patty” Hazellief went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2020. She was born January 15, 1927 in Bluefield, Florida and was a life-long resident of Okeechobee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family with all her heart. She enjoyed gardening and plants of any kind, painting, quilting, canning, crafting and much to the delight of many, cooking. Mrs. Hazellief was preceded in death by her parents, Dozier and Nellie Smith; her husband of 63 years, Nathaniel Hazellief; daughter Pearl Darlene Hazellief; son Nathaniel Bruce Hazellief; sisters Sadie, Alavene, Veronica, and Juia; brothers Edward, John, Lawrence, Clarence, and Cecil. She is survived by her son David (Betty) Hazellief; Daughter-in-law Joy Walker (Bruce); grandsons Michael (Jeanne) Hazellief, Clint (Heather) Rucks, Erick (Amanda) Rucks, Justin (Angela) Hazellief; great grandchildren Jasmine & Hannah, Marshall & Delainey, Dustin & Brayden, and Wyatt. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 4, 2020, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and funeral services at 11 a.m. at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Basinger Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee & The Hamrick Home in her name. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Thelma Leatrice “Patty” Hazellief went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2020. She was born January 15, 1927 in Bluefield, Florida and was a life-long resident of Okeechobee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,... View Obituary & Service Information