Obituary of Hazel Bennett Spearman

Hazel Bennett Spearman, age 93, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 11, surrounded by her family. Hazel was born September 29, 1923 in Wood County, Texas to Warren Frank Bennett and Myrtle Snead Bennett. Mrs. Spearman was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg for many years. She was also an active member of the Bridge Club in Pittsburg. Hazel taught school in her early years, and was later co-owner of B&S Hardware with her husband George. Mrs. Spearman is survived by her two sons: Steve Spearman and wife Beverly of Pittsburg, and Tim Spearman and wife Pam, also of Pittsburg; four grandchildren: Chad Spearman, Chet Spearman, Jenny Spearman, and Lindsey Van Curen; her seven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Reynolds of Longview and Nelwyn Hudgens of Amarillo; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Warren and Myrtle Bennett; her beloved husband George Spearman; and six siblings: Billie Smith, Glen Bennett, Tim Bennett, Faye Scudder, Mildred Hughey, and Hartzel Spratt. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 14, at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with Reverend Hill Johnson officiating. Employees of B&S Hardware will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 13, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made in Mrs. Spearman's honor to the First United Methodist Church, 109 College Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686.