Obituary For Mrs. Hazel Mae Bethea

Mother Hazel Mae Bethea, 75 peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2018, at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, South Carolina. Hazel was the eldest daughter of the late Columbus Hayes and Romel McRae.

Hazel accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age, and became a prominent member of Marshill Bibleway Church in Dillon, South Carolina. During her stewardship, she served on the kitchen committee, Senior choir member and a member of the noon day prayer band.

Hazel received her education through the Minturn School System, afterward she became employed as a cook in various restaurants for over forty-five years, she was the owner and manager of Bethea’s Soul Food in Dillon, South Carolina. She was always kind hearted and polite anytime you meant her, she was always full of life and smiles.

Hazel was married to the late Lindsay Bethea Jr. and to that union seven children were born.

Hazel was preceded in death by her mother and father; three brothers, four sons: Melvin, Kim, Odell and Keith.

Hazel leaves to cherish fond and loving memories ~ one son: Lynn (Linda) Bethea of Dillon, SC; two daughters: Rev. Hannah (Otis) Brown and Mary (Travis) Brown both of Dillon, SC; sisters: Leatha McRae, Georgia McRae both of Floydale, SC, Gloria Crawford of Winston Salem, NC; two brothers: Bernard (Shirley) Hayes and Willie McRae both of Dillon, SC; two aunts: Veliris Bethea of Waldorf, Maryland and Maggie Crawford of Washington, DC; two sisters-n-law: Vivian Manning and Evelyn Bethea both of Dillon, SC; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and one great, great grandchildren and; a special thanks to her caregiver: Vanessa Bruce and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Thinking about you'll, Joann Bethea Smith

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May the bless and keep you

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To The Grieving Family of Ms. Hazel Mae Bethea........ A message of Solace at The Time of Your Lost of a Loved One………… Will War and Suffering Ever End? WHY THE QUESTION ARISES: War continues to claim untold numbers of human lives. All of us have been touched by human suffering. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES: God foretells a time when he will establish peace earth wide. Under his Kingdom, a heavenly government, people will not “learn war anymore.” Instead, they will “beat their swords into plowshares.” (Isaiah 2:4) God will bring an end to all injustice and suffering. The Bible promises: “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things [including today’s injustices and sufferings] have passed away.”—Revelation 21:3, 4.See also Psalm 37:10, 11; 46:9; and Micah 4:1-4.It is my sincere hope that these words/this knowledge helps to sustain you, your family during your Bereavement… Along with your Bible Go to www.jw.org 'Bible' or 'Publications' to answer any bible topic Iris & Winston Long

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We are sadden to hear about the passing of Mrs. Hazel Bethea. We you God's speed and that He comfort you and your Family Joe Manning

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Prayers of comfort are sent to my cousin Hannah Bethea Brown and the entire family on the loss of their mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend Ms. Hazel. Continue to hold to God's unchanging hand and He'll direct your path during your darkest hour. Love you all!!! Bethea, Harley, McRae, Nolen and Whetstone Families

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May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. Magnolia Williams

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Sending sincere condolences to you and the family we are so sadden for your loss God bless you

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