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Hazel Driver Obituary

Hazel D. Booth Driver, 74, a lifelong resident of Gloucester, Virginia, wife of Samuel H. Driver, died in Mitchelville, Maryland, on Thursday, September 11, 2003. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 15, 2003, 6-8 p.m., at Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 11 a.m., at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Carter Funeral Home - Denbigh, Newport News, Virginia.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 13, 2003.

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Norma Hatot-King

September 11, 2025

It´s 911 again, not the date for the disaster in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, but the date my cherished aunt traded earth for eternity. Her memory remains a forever blessing. It seems like yesterday. She was the sweetest ever.

Norma Hatot-King

February 19, 2025

Today, February 19th, is my dear Aunt Hazel´s birthday. I always searched for the perfect card for her and she was always profoundly appreciative. She was an angel here on earth. I never knew I could miss someone so much, but I miss my beautiful Aunt Hazel. Paradise is definitely sweeter because of her. Her memory remains a forever blessing.

Norma

September 11, 2024

As I water the flowers on my back porch on another 9/11, I remember my beloved Aunt Hazel today. She loved all flowers and working in her beautiful flower garden. Then we would take off for a ride. She was always the driver. Carrying her purse under her arm, we hit the road. My cherished memories and forever love for my dearly beloved Aunt Hazel live on for all eternity. I miss her more and more every day. We will see each other again. Love never dies.

Norma Hatot-King

September 11, 2023

Today, like everyday, I remember and cherish the sweet, sweet memory of my deeply loved Aunt Hazel. She and I would have had a great summer of 2023 visiting the Farmer's Daughter Fruit and Vegetable stand. We both loved fresh tomatoes and seeded watermelon, such simple things for an aunt and niece in love.

Norma

September 8, 2022

I will always remember and cherish the memories of my beautiful Aunt Hazel. She was so special, so giving, so thoughtful, so caring. She was just the sweetest angel on earth. I will never ever stop missing and loving her.

Norma Hatot

February 19, 2020

I just found out that Smokey Robinson shares me sweet Aunt Hazels birthday. He turned 80 this year, so it was my Aunt Hazels birthday first! She and I would laugh, drive, and eat together. Another heavenly birthday ~ another heavenly remembrance of my beloved Aunt.

Norma Hatot

February 19, 2019

Remembering my beloved Aunt Hazel on her birthday; cherishing the abundant love that we shared. Such a sweet, sweet angel celebrating her heavenly birthday today, but she remains forever in my heart.

Norma

April 9, 2018

So easy to love.. Remembering such a sweet, sweet spirit...

Brian Hatot

February 20, 2016

Happy birthday Hazel! Love you!

Norma

February 19, 2016

Another heavenly birthday!
All my love,

Norma

February 19, 2012

Today is my sweet Aunt Hazel's birthday! She is celebrating with the angels, but she remains forever in my heart. Our love for each other remains eternal.

September 11, 2011

My Dear Aunt Hazel lives in the hearts and memories of those of us left behind. She gave unselfishly in such a generous fashion. I will always cherish the blessings of having such a wonderful and endearing aunt to love.
In my heart and in my prayers as always,
Norma

September 11, 2010

We all long for eternal life, yet I miss the earthly presence of my dear Aunt Hazel, an angel and an endless blessing.
Loving,
Norma

Norma

February 12, 2010

As my dear Aunt Hazel's birthday draws near on February 19th, I remember the joys of our times together. I still wish that she could have gotten that new Ford Taurus of her dreams.
Lovingly,

Norma Hatot

December 22, 2008

Another Christmas in heaven for my Aunt Hazel - a true angel. I know that she is thrilled to be with her mother, father, sisters, and brothers. I still cherish the very special memories of our joyous times together. (I was the passenger and she was the driver.)

Norma

September 11, 2007

Today marks the anniversary of the heavenly transition of my dear, sweet Aunt Hazel. It still seems like yesterday.

Brian Hatot

August 28, 2007

Hazel, you were the best! I can't help but smile when thinking of you. Love always, Arnold.

Norma

August 25, 2007

I remember and deeply miss my dear Aunt Hazel. We shared so many wonderful memories and now I hold her memory of us forever. Our love remains.

Norma

September 22, 2005

September 11, 2005 has come and gone, yet I still remember that day in 2003 and STILL miss the joys of being able to see and to call and to talk with my beloved Aunt. I know she is enjoying the peace and comforts of Heaven.

Norma

August 2, 2005

"What we see will last only a short time; but what we cannot see will last forever." Corinthians 4:18

Time passes quickly; grief does not. Forever missing my wonderful Aunt Hazel. We would have been at the Farmer's Daughter this past weekend, talking and laughing. She would have been driving and I would have been riding, but it was not meant to be. Oh, how I long for those fun filled, loving times together. Forever cherishing the everlasting memories,

Herbert Driver

February 29, 2004

I will always love and miss you.

BRIAN ARNOLD HATOT

October 1, 2003

How can I begin to express what I feel about Hazel? You were a big part of a happy childhood, and you continued to always be there for me as an adult. I am so grateful to you for being in my life. I love you. Your nephew,

Arnold.

Linda McGee

September 26, 2003

Dear Kathleen and Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family in the loss of your mother.



Sincerely,

Linda Cooke McGee and Family

Yvonne Lewis

September 24, 2003

Sam, Kathi, Robbie, Herbie, Johnnie, Freddie, and Norma Jean: I miss Hazel so much. One evening I just sat and thought about my talks with her and my laughs with her. Hazel encouraged me a lot. I am not mainly talking about growing up but I am talking about just a few months ago while talking with her. It seemed as though after talking with Hazel, I felt stronger. I am going to miss her for the rest of my days but I pray that the Lord will let me keep memories. Hazel is missed but she is still with the best family that she can be with--The Lord, Jesus Christ, and her sisters and brothers. I believe she is happy and at peace. I pray that you all will stay strong and be blessed. I love you all.

ROBBIE

September 23, 2003

Ma, You taught me so many things in life.But whats' most important you showed me how to be strong in the weakest moments in life. How not to give up. Take the good with the bad and now you can rest. Forever in my life, Your son, Robbie.

Kathi Driver

September 23, 2003

Many thanks to everyone who offered their love and expressions to my Mom and to us during her illness and recent passing. I can't believe that Ma has left us, but I know that God loves her and is taking care of her. She loved her brothers and sisters so much and I believe that they were all waiting for her along with her mother and father whom she adored as well. I miss her and I don't know how to get through the day without a phone call from her, but there is comfort in knowing that she is in the loving care of our Father in Heaven. Thanks to everyone again to everyone for loving my mother and for loving us.

Mary Harrod Phillips

September 22, 2003

To the Driver family, please know that you are in our prayers. May God bless & comfort you. Christina will miss singing Hazel's favorite song!

The Phillips & Harrod families.

Katherine Whiting Jarvis

September 17, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the Driver family.



Thomas, Katherine, Yachica and family

Barbara Brookins

September 16, 2003

My deepest sympathy and condolence to your family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow and hereafter.

Catherine Lomax

September 15, 2003

Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May God bless you.

Marian L. Bates

September 15, 2003

May you find peace in the loving

memory of Miss Hazel and comfort

in knowing MANY others share your sorrow.

LaVerne Lomax

September 15, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy to the Driver family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you all, and may God bless each of you.

Andrea Willis

September 14, 2003

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

May you find peace in knowing that

those who love the Lord live forever in heaven,even as their memory lives forever in our hearts.

In your time of sorrow...May God in His Tender Mercy,put his peace

within your hearts and may His Nearness give you courage for tomorrow.



The Willis Family

Amelia Hodges

September 14, 2003

You have my deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow.

Willie Bynum

September 14, 2003

We loved her but GOD loved her best. Our condolences in the loss of your loved one.

Willie and Mary Bynum

From the staff of Carter Funeral Home

September 14, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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