Hazel Irene Hamblin

Hazel was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on March 27, 1928 to Clayton and Beulah Bryant. She had been a resident of Jeffersonville, Indiana from 1971 to 1988 and was most recently a resident of Sebring, Florida since 1988. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sebring, Florida. She has one sibling, her younger brother Clifford. Growing up in rural Tennessee, a strong work ethic and a deep compassion were fostered in Hazel at an early age. This combination of diligence and kindheartedness remained constant throughout her life. Those who knew Hazel could easily feel her warmth and sincerity. After graduating from Tazewell High School in 1946, she attended Draughon's Business College in Knoxville, Tennessee and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. She served from October 1950 to October 1953 at Eglin AFB where she met her future husband, Mark Hamblin. The two were united in marriage on May 16, 1953. They were married for 54 years. Together they raised four children on the foundation of God's ever-lasting love. Hazel was a passionate mother, devoted wife, and a benevolent Christian. Mark Hamblin passed due to Alzheimer's complications in March 2007. Hazel passed from a weak heart on August 1, 2015 at the age of 87. She is survived by four children, Mike (Liz), Jim (Barb), Becky (Kevin), Jon (Susan), eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, August 7 at Kraft Funeral Home, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on August 8, at the Kraft Chapel with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Indiana. "In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Maranatha Manor, the Assisted Living Facility where Hazel spent the last 18 months. Address is 54 Maranatha Blvd, Sebring, Florida 33870. Phone is 863-471-2766." Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com