Mrs. Hazel Jean White

June 11, 1931 - January 21, 2020

Mrs. Hazel Jean White, 88 of Peoria, passed at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 10:45am. Hazel was born to Chief and Mary Ellen (Williams) Butler in Gurdon, Arkansas. Hazel is survived by two daughters, Ethelyn (Arthur) Coleman of Peoria and Doris White-Winn of Houston, TX; one grandson, Eric (Joely) Coleman of Aurora, Colorado; one granddaughter, Tiffany (Sherman) White-Francis of Houston, TX; three great grandchildren, Isaiah Coleman, Taylor Atwood and Taylin Atwood; her favorite nephew, Jonnie (Sallie) Smith and a host of nieces; nephews and other family and friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Hazel retired from Methodist Unity Point Hospital in 1997 after 40 years of service. She loved shopping and spending time with her grand babies. She was a whiz at crossword puzzles. She also loved watching game shows especially Wheel of Fortune and the Steve Harvey Show. Hazel loved the Lord and joined Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of the Late Calvin Hightower. Sr. She faithfully continued her membership under the leadership of Pastor Cleveland Thomas, Sr, until her health failed. Hazel, we Love you and you will truly be missed! Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Simons Mortuary with a visitation beginning 10:00 AM. Rev. Leah Grayer, Chaplain at Methodist Hospital Hospice, will officiate. Hazel will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.