Hazel Poole

She was born Oc. 3, 1941, in Sale Creek to Tillman Maye and Jewell Lee Hope. She was a graduate of Sale Creek School Class of 1959.

Hazel had several jobs in her life but the one that she enjoyed the most was driving the Special Needs bus for Hamilton County Department of Education.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, where she often imparted her wisdom. She enjoyed spending time caring for her flower gardens and watching the wildlife.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tillman and Jewell Maye, husband Frank Poole and siblings Maude Wright, Easter Maye, Dewey Maye and Connie Cooper.

She is survived by her sons, John (Kim) Oakley, Tony (Regina) Poole, Todd (Jeanette) Poole and Troy (Tammy) Poole. Siblings Trina Foster and Robert Sutton. Grandchildren Carla Oakley, Caleb (Michelle) Hickman, Alex (Payton) Poole, Cody (Megan) Poole, Casey Poole, Ashleigh Poole and Lexie Poole. Great grandchildren Treyton Poole, Maylin Poole, Dallas Poole, Kensley Poole, Tuesday Hammon, Kenna Stracner, and Rhonda Hickman. Many nieces and nephews, and her lifelong friend Sandy Gary.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug 15, from 2-5 p.m. at the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department.