Hazel F. Defore Obituary (1940 - 2018)

Hazel F. (Boyd) DeFore, 78, of Oreana, went to be with her Lord at 7:20 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur with her family by her side. Hazel was born January 4, 1940 in Argenta, Illinois, the daughter of Lyle and Nellie (Edgcombe) Boyd. She received her Master's Degree from Illinois State University. Hazel was a school teacher at Oreana Grade School for twenty-five years. She touched many lives. Hazel was an active member of Temple Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends and also enjoyed playing pinochle and reading. Hazel married Ward A. DeFore on December 11, 1960. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2002. Hazel leaves behind her children Todd DeFore of Oreana, Peggy Schoenhals of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Polly (Michael) Whitt of Argenta, and Penny (David) Jones of Catlin, grandchildren Jessica (Brandon), Noah, Justin, and Jordan, great-grandchildren Ayce, Eli, and Isaac, brother Al (Connie) Boyd, sisters Illene (Ralph) Tucker and May (Jim) Vance, and lifetime friend Linda Riva. Hazel was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, and siblings Lois, Louise, Sammy, Kay and Joe Brown, and Carol Johnson. Services to celebrate Hazel's life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church, 1818 E. Mound Rd Decatur, with Pastor James Bosler officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Burial will be at Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta. Memorials are suggested to Talking Books or Temple Baptist Church. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.