Hazel C. Stripling, 87, passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1935, in Lamar County, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommie & Mamie Cannon, 10 siblings, and one grandson (Jake Jennings).
She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, James L. Stripling. She is also survived by three children Judy Jennings (Terry), Dale Stripling (Becke), and Dennis Stripling (Andrea). Surviving grandchildren include Heath Stripling (Tiffany), Josh Jennings (Stefanie), Heather Stripling, Spencer Stripling, Parker Stripling, and Conner Stripling. Great-grandchildren include Addie Staggs (Trevor), Colton Jennings, Jackson Jennings, Lexi Stripling, and Jace Stripling.
Hazel was a member of Edwards Lake Church of Christ. She loved her family and her church family. Hazel enjoyed traveling to the mountains and to the coast in their travel trailer. She was a retired Jefferson County Board of Education cafeteria worker. She loved cooking and taking care of her family, including making James’ favorite lemon icebox pie.