Hazel Lee Capehart-Lane

Obituary For Hazel Lee Capehart-Lane

Dr. Hazel Lee Capehart-Lane was born on Sunday, June 18, 1950, in Campbellton, Florida to the late Arniel Capehart, Sr. and Hazel Mae Everett-Capehart. She is the oldest of 11 children. In 1970, Hazel graduated from St. Paul High School in Campbellton, Florida and shortly after graduation, she moved to Largo, Florida, where she stayed with relatives. She eventually moved to Clearwater, Florida where she resided with her Uncle Spencer and Aunt Evelyn Everett and made Clearwater her permanent home for 55 years. Hazel joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida, where she met the love of her life, Ronnie Lane. On September 1, 1989, Hazel and Ron were married at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Hazel and Ron made a great team because they were both humbled in nature.

Hazel was a student of life. She earned several degrees, such as, her Associate Degree in Theology from Trinity College in Clearwater, Florida and she obtained her Associate Degree in Medical Records and Business Administration from St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hazel furthered her education by receiving her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Human Resources from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hazel received the highest level of education when she acquired her Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree in Divinity and Theology from Eckerd College.

For 20 years, Hazel was employed at Square D Company, also known as Schneider Electric, where she held the title of Human Resources Assistant and eventually Human Resources Supervisor. With her savvy writing skills, she was the Editor for the Square D Company Newsletter, and she additionally wrote poems for Jet Magazine. She was a Social Services Worker for Pinellas County, Florida for 20 years. There she assisted with getting individuals housing and jobs. Her official retirement date from Pinellas County was February 1, 2024.

She devoted her time to enhancing her community in ways such as: being a First Responder Caller during hurricane season, working for the charitable event called Toys For Kids in which she assisted with handing out bicycles to the youth, being a Sunday School Teacher at church, being a worker on the prayer line at Turner Broadcast Network (TBN) in Clearwater, Florida and being a lead person for voter registration in Pinellas County, Florida.

Hazel later became a member of Countryside Christian Church (Clearwater Campus) and served faithfully with the church prison ministry at the Juvenile Detention Center. Also, at Countryside Christian Church, she was the leader of the Welcome Committee. Someone asked Hazel why she does what she does, and she replied, “Because it makes me happy, I love to progress others, and I can leave an impact on other people which does not cost anything.”

“You fought a good fight…death had no victory, and your spirit is now whole”. For whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee…and so it was for Dr. Hazel Lee Capehart-Lane who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday night, May 28, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater, Florida. Her life touched so many lives because she reached out and made a difference in the church, community, and her career. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and Christian friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arniel Capehart, Sr., mother, Hazel Mae Everett-Capehart, sisters, Minnie Lee Capehart-Hogan and Annie Pearl Capehart-Nix and nephew, Alex Broxton.

Those left to cherish her memories are…

Her loving and devoted husband: Ronnie Lane of Clearwater, FL

Siblings: Harry C. Capehart and wife Lois of Grand Ridge, FL, Arniel Capehart, Jr. of Graceville, FL, Havard Capehart and wife Glynis of Woodbridge, VA, Auria C. Capehart of Dothan, AL, Lucy N. Bighem of Smyrna, GA, Annie R. Graham and husband Jimmy of Port Charlotte, FL, Clydia M. Dickens and husband Devon of Pensacola, FL and Ona M. Brizard of Tampa, FL

Brothers-in-law: Terry Nix of Dothan, AL and John Hogan of Marianna, FL

Aunts: Metterean Robinson of Graveville, FL, Evelyn Everett of Clearwater, FL and Janie Capehart of St. Petersburg, FL

A host of nieces and nephews: Dawnita Capehart, Daniel Capehart, Demonta Reed, Latresha Moore (Cory), Latara Walker, James Bighem, Jr. (Shaveon), Latina Broxton, Taronce Broxton, Alyssa Hogan, Ashley Hogan, Jimmy Graham, Jr., Jalen Graham, Trevis Nix-Scott (Namaith), Tabitha Nix-Hunter (Richard), Rashuan Dickens, Chambray Johnson, Teressa Brizard (Peterson) and Shanequah Sanders

Goddaughters: Shayla Pippin and Farrah Pippin

A host of loving relatives and friends.

Public Viewing - Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00-7:00 P.M.
Smith Young Funeral Home
1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Celebration of Life Service - Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11:00 A.M.
Countryside Christian Church
1850 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759
Pastor Glenn Davis, Lead Pastor

Smith Young Funeral Home 727-442-2388