Hazel McIlwain's Obituary
Hazel Marie Holden McIlwain, 98, of Germantown, TN passed away on October 13, 2009, after a long illness.She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on March 11, 1911. She was raised in Water Valley, MS, the last of the four daughters born to D.W. Holden and Birdie Holden.She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by her husband of 79 years, Herris (Mack) McIlwain, son Don McIlwain (Sue) of Nesbitt, MS and daughter, Linda Adkins Ulrich (John) of Germantown, TN.She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jay Adkins (Gina), Chris Adkins, Chad Adkins, Todd Adkins, Barry McIlwain (Linda), Pam Lanfear, and Erick McIlwain (Christi) and great-grandchildren, Lauren Adkins, Kaysey Adkins, Zach Adkins, Colter Adkins, Sarah Lanfear, McKenzie McIlwain and Kayle McIlwain.The family will be receiving friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with a graveside service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
What’s your fondest memory of Hazel?
What’s a lesson you learned from Hazel?
Share a story where Hazel's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Hazel you’ll never forget.
How did Hazel make you smile?