Mother Hazel Foxworth Allen Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mother Hazel Foxworth Allen

Our Lord and Savior blessed our family with an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend Hazel Foxworth Allen, born on February 16th, 1927 in Dillon County, South Carolina. She was reared in a loving home by her mother Nancy McDougald and Nathaniel Foxworth. Hazel transitioned Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving daughter Kiara Allen Cox and grandchildren with whom she lived with for the last 14 years while helping to rear six of her grandchildren.

Hazel was educated in Robeson County public schools and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Barber-Scotia College, Concord North Carolina. She pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. After graduation, Hazel began teaching in Fairmont, NC and retired as an elementary school teacher in the Anson County School system.

Upon marriage to Maxter E. Allen, Sr. they built their home in Rowland North Carolina. Not too long after Maxter was offered a job as Principal in Ansonville, North Carolina where they established their new home. Hazel was an active community member and served in various roles as President of the National Organization of University Women, Past Grand Worthy Matron of Chapter 525 OES, PHA, Wadesboro, North Carolina. She volunteered with Boy Scouts of America, and always traveled with her family and friends around the US.

Hazel was a believer and continued her faith in God with her husband at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Rowland, North Carolina as a dedicated deaconess under Rev. Samuel McCormick.

She married Maxter Ernest Allen, Sr. who preceded her in death, on July 3, 1949. She is also preceded in death by two brothers: Howard and Albert Foxworth and one sister Inez Page. They were loving parents to Jacqueline Nanette (Richard) Ezzell of Mesa, Arizona, Maxter E. Allen, Jr. of Winston Salem, NC, Andre De’Mon Allen of Kansas City, Kansas and Kiara Allen Cox of Mint Hill, NC.

A legacy of love, adoration and fond memories will always be treasured by her grandchildren: Kristen (Shae), Nikkara (Daryl), Kathryn (deceased), Erin Amanda, Maxter III (Tre’), Chandra, Jacia (Omar), Keely, Charles III (Chaz), Kaylan, Karin, Willliam, Kierah and (cousin grandson) Jacob; great grandchildren: Jordan, Neisha, Brittany, Travon, Kindsey, Sarai, Skylar, Naomi, L’Oreal, Ayden, Andrea, Kristina, Krystal, and Ellianna; and nieces and nephews.

The Services to Honor the Life and Legacy of Mother Allen will be on Saturday, April 16, 2022, 12:00 noon, in the Chapel of Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Mother Allen will be interned beside her loving husband, the late Mr. Maxter E. Allen Sr. in the family plot of Barringer Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery, Norwood, North Carolina.

The Allen Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 11:30am-12:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing for Mother Allen will be on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 4:30-6:30pm.

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To Maxter Jr. and the Allen family, I want to express my sincerest condolences in the loss of your mother. Mrs. Allen was a quiet and sweet giant. I'm glad to have known her in several capacities and am thankful for the memories. Sincerely, Debbie Taylor

Greetings, Foxworth Allen family, I am so sad that we cannot be with you in person in the celebration of Aunt Hazel's life. Know that myself and my family are there with you in spirit. I so appreciate how Aunt Hazel helped support us cousins in knowing and spending time with each other. I always felt her love and caring. I also enjoyed her laugh and the way she "managed" grandma Leacy (I hope that doesn't sound negative - it was all in love). In terms of ceremony, I chose the option of planting trees as my going home gift celebration, as I know Aunt Hazel "dug deep" on many issues in life, particularly her grandchildren, her church and her role as an educator.
Peace, Valerie Batts

Stephanie BainHunter and Family, Charlotte, NC

What a wonderful woman. Her assignment here is complete. She will forever be remembered.

So glad I got to meet you. Rest in love.

May her life's work and dedication to family comfort and encourage you at this time. So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. D. Works

My condolences to you and your family. My family will keep your family in our prayers 🙏

A "Pathfinder" has gone home. Praying for family's comfort. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Condolences to the family sending prayers for you 🙏

So sorry for your loss. May Our Father continue to comfort you all at this most difficult time. Thomasina Montgomery

SincereSympathy to the entire AllenFamily

I honor the life, love, and legacy of Mother Hazel Allen ... I thank God for all she invested in me ... An educator's educator ... A mentor and mother ... I am grateful that she was part of my Village!!!