Pointer, Hazel Lillian

Hazel L. Pointer
Sept. 14, 1916-March 23, 2006

Hazel Lillian Pointer, 89, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Silverbrook Nursing Home, Niles, of natural causes.

Hazel was born on September 14, 1916, in Zalma, Missouri. She lived here for 64 years. On July 29, 1934, she was married to Oral Reed Pointer, who preceded her in death on January 5, 1971. Also preceding is a daughter, Genetta Stark (1983).

Hazel worked as a cook for Plaza Restaurant in Niles.

Left to cherish her memory are a son; Glen (Carole) Pointer of Niles; four daughters, Geneva (Don) Pear and Joyce (Jim) Vaughn, both of Niles, and Margie Pointer of South Bend and Pamela Mills of West Palm Beach, FL; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Hoven Funeral Home, with Jason Dillenbeck officiating. Friends may call one hour before services. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph or Meal on Wheels of the Niles/Buchanan area.

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