Nita Hazel was a free spirit and lived life on her own terms. She especially loved modern art and would express her talent in many artistic ways. Nita, 82, formerly of Shelby passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Signature HealthCARE of Galion.
Born May 27, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of Samuel and Daisy (Beck) Hazel.
She was a 1955 graduate of Central High School in South Bend. Nita worked many jobs to get by to provide for her family. She liked camping and was an animal lover, but her family gave her the greatest joy.
She is survived by daughters Gwendolyn (David) Robertson of Shelby and Victoria (Steven) Arlen of Galion; son Christopher (Wendy) Denman of Plainfield, Indiana, nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
A Celebration of Nita’s Life will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3616 State Route 39, Shelby, Ohio 44875 with Pastor George Johnson officiating. A gathering will be held at the church following the Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God or Humane Society of your choice.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Nita Hazel, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.