Hazel Ruth Smith Neese

HAZEL RUTH SMITH NEESE, 90, of Blountville, passed away May 16, 2016, at her home. Born in Rogersville, she was the daughter of the late Sam Sr. and Mary Pearl Smith. Hazel was a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church and was active in Rebekah Circle at the church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Guy S. Neese; two sons, Donnie and Justin Neese; three sisters, Alma Morrison, Thelma Fields and Frances Luster and three brothers, Delmar Smith, Roy Smith, and Alan Smith. Hazel is survived by two sons, Gary Neese and Roger Neese and wife Debbie and many nieces and nephews; sisters, Bobbie Newland and Bitsy Thomas; brother, Sam Smith. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brenda Falin and Amedysis Hospice for the excellent care in her final days. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, 5/18/2016, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 5-7:00pm. Services will immediately follow at 7:00pm with Chaplain Tom Edwards officiating. Burial will be held, Thursday, 1pm, at East Lawn Memorial Park. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randall Fields, Ken Reeves, Joey Tranbarger, Merfyn Williams, Peter Pullan, and Glenn Hathaway.