Hazel Doss

Hazel Mae Casey Doss, age 90, left this earthly life on July 1, 2025, at 11:20 AM to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. Surrounded by her loving family and holding hands with her husband Wayne of 74 years. She was born June 23, 1935, in Crab Orchard, Illinois the second child of Lorene and Johnny Casey. Her older brother Louis Ray Casey and later younger brother Donnie Laverne Casey completed her family. She married Donald Wayne Doss on March 31, 1951, in Corinth, Mississippi, and he survives. Witnesses included Frank and Geraldine Venus. Their Honeymoon was attending the Little Jimmy Dickins Show in Nashville, TN. They lived in a small rental home in Crab Orchard to begin their lives together. Married only 9 months, Wayne was then drafted to the USMC to fight in the Korean War. They spent a short time in San Diego, CA. Dad completed Basic Training and then shipped out. Hazel returned to live with her mother and father in Marion. Reunited about a year later, Mom proudly introduced to Wayne their first child. They were blessed to add 3 more children to this union for a total of 4. Debbie (Darryl)Ferguson, Rickie (Tracey)Doss, Beverly Doss Johnson and Jennifer (Michael) Zachritz. Grandchildren, Scott Ferguson, Jason (Roxanne)Ferguson. Tera (Chris)Lannom, Derrick Doss and Kyle Zachritz. Great grandchildren Corey Ferguson. Aaron (Tara)Ferguson. Jadyn Lannom and Fiancé- Josh Hayes. Noah Lannom. Great-great grandchildren, Rylan, Odin, Summer and Sawyer Ferguson. Brother and Sister in laws Furnan Jr. and Colene Doss. Karen and Larry Jones. Janet and Kenny Orr. Geraldine Doss. Ramona Casey. Along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Lorene and Everett Hodges, her in-laws, Ethel and Furnan Doss. Her brothers Louis (Betty) Casey, Donnie Casey and Kent Casey. Her precious granddaughter Sandra Kay Ferguson, dear aunts and uncles Paul and Jewel Tanner, Emma and George Chancey, and brother-in-law John Doss, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dola and Bobby Mausey, dear cousins Doris and Dewey Odum.

Growing up Hazel attended Marion Jr. School, where she was a Majorette. At the age of 12, she competed in St Louis, Mo and won first place. Later in life, she proudly attained her GED. She met Wayne while he was working on a road near her home. She gave him an apple, and their friendship was formed. Their first date was going out to eat in Dad’s 1937 Ford. They enjoyed doing all things together! Attending Walnut Hill and Arnold View Freewill Baptist Churches. Both of them are long time members of AVFWB Church. Church and Sunday school for them and their family was the main priority in life. Their faith is deeply rooted in serving God. Camping, fishing, vacations, traveling, sports, horse shows, were just a few of their hobbies. Lifelong Rend Lake lovers of camping and fishing for over 35 years together! Hazel was the glue for the family! Always ready to go, she loved attending any activity her kids and grandkids were doing! After building their dream home together in 1978 their family began to grow much larger! Hazel’s life revolved mainly around her husband, family, and grandkids! She was everyone’s biggest cheerleader! She loved always keeping a very tidy home and manicured lawn! Hazel will be missed by many. Her laughter, love, strength and spirit will live on in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was truly a Proverbs 13 woman. Faith and family were her life. She was love in action every day. Her presence may be gone, but never from our heart & memories.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkley-Ross. Visitation will be held at Blue Funeral Home located at 1704 N. Court Street, Marion, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at noon with Pastor David Milburn officiating. Interment will follow in Oddfellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.