Hazel Lightsey Townsend

Hazel Lightsey Townsend, age 99, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.  She was born February 6, 1924 in Frostproof, FL to Greenberry and Lelia (Bennett) Lightsey.  She was a Homemaker, member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Hazel is survived by her Daughter – Gwen Zander; Sons – G.L. Townsend (Becky); Luke Townsend (Sue); 13 Grandchildren – Ed Townsend (Shawn); Darren Townsend (Becky); Lisa Angelo (Tom); Kim Bennett; Paula Boyd (Bobby); Heath Townsend (Stephanie); Season Hale (Michael); Amber Gwaltney (Tim); R.L. Townsend; Bruce Zander (Cheyanna); Brittany Townsend; Albert Townsend (Crissy); Jonathan Townsend; 32 Great Grandchildren; and 8 Great Great Grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – George L. Townsend, Sr.; Son – Edwin Paul Townsend, Sr.; Grandsons – Edwin Paul Townsend, Jr.; Baby Boy Townsend; and 8 Siblings.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM at Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church.  She will be laid to rest in Corinth Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com