MRS. HAZEL JAMES-MATHIS Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Hazel James Mathis was born January 19, 1932 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Nina Donaldson James and Roy James, Sr. She entered eternal rest by our Lord and Savior December 18, 2018. Hazel graduated from Sterling High School and Cosmetology School in Greenville, South Carolina. She later traveled to New York City where she met her husband, the late Benjamin Mathis, Sr. Together, they raised three children. The family relocated to Moultrie, Georgia in the late 1970's. Hazel worked at Moultrie Manufacturing until she became a nurse. She worked as a visiting nurse for many years. Hazel was involved in several community and church organizations. While in Moultrie, she was an active member of Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church. After moving to Riverdale, GA she became active in Fellowship Church of Jonesboro where she was installed as a Mother of the church. Hazel leaves to cherish her memory her children, Benjamin "Butch" Mathis, Jr. of Moultrie, Georgia and Regina (Melvin) Dabney of Riverdale, GA; her grandchildren, Terrance Hardeman and Kenneth Harden of Jonesboro, GA, Natori Dabney of Riverdale, GA, and Benjamin Mathis, III; great-granddaughter, Taliah Renee Hardeman, and a host of special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Moultrie, Georgia; Greenville, SC and Ocilla, GA. She was preceded In death by her parents, Roy and Nina James, her husband, Benjamin Mathis, Sr., and daughter, Renee Mathis. The of Hazel Mathis would like to extend their gratitude and appreciate for the outpouring of love and support during this time. Your love and kindness are deeply appreciated.

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MRS. HAZEL JAMES-MATHIS

January 19, 1932 - December 18, 2018