Hazel Stephens

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7-8

As you celebrate my homegoing, I pray that each of you will remember that I fought so hard to remain with each of you. I have finished my earthly course of life. My sudden departure was all a part of God’s plan for me, so keep the faith. A loving God knows what’s best for each of us, so please don’t be angry with God because he took me sooner than any of you planned. I am no longer walking my earthly journey. In my absence, remember that my spirit lives on. My father knew that after seventy-six years of trial and tribulations, I was ready for this journey. This journey was full of peace and tranquility, so don’t worry about me because now I am free.

Hazel Jeanette Stephens was born on December 10, 1949, to Minnie Threats and Walter Milton in Butler, Georgia. Hazel received her formal education at Junction City High School in Junction City, Georgia. Hazel accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, spoiling her grands and great grandkids, playing spades, and talking smack. She was employed by Glynn Academy and Brunswick Memorial, now known as Southeast Georgia Health System, as a dietician.

Hazel Jeanette Stephens departed this life on March 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Threats; daughter, Adrienne Stephens; and brother, Gene Threats.

She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Sheila Grady; son, Carlos Stephens; grandchildren, Gene (Kelly) and Dene Stephens, Michael Rivers, Jr., Kenneth Williams, Jr., Siedah, Quinntin and Quinntosha Stephens, Tashayla Wells, Chance Stephens, and Carlos Stephens, Jr.; thirteen great-grandchildren; one nephew; three godchildren, Pastor Kenny (Shirley)Grant, Gracie Grant, and Fredric Culver; and a host of cousins and a special friend, Miss Lena.