Barbara Hazelwood
Staunton |
Barbara Anne Hazelwood, 74, of Staunton, IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born June 27, 1946, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Lloyd C. & Nadine (Ulgar) Hazelwood.
She was a graduate of E. St. Louis Senior High School Class of 64 and earned her teaching degree from SIUE in 1968. Barbara taught first grade for 33 years at Staunton Elementary School.
Ms. Hazelwood was preceded in death by her parents, a baby brother Gary, a brother-in-law, Robert Gill and a dear friend Rosalie Battuello.
Surviving are a sister Roberta (Gill) (Jim) Wolff of Freeburg, IL, a brother Greg (Judy) Hazelwood of Millstadt, IL, a sister Lois (Charles) Wiles of Freeburg, IL, a niece Tiffany (Matt) Burke of Swansea, IL, a nephew Patrick (Tori) Gill of Dumont, CO, a nephew Cody Gill of Belleville, IL, a nephew Ryan Hazelwood (Timothy Burgess) of Wildwood, MO, a niece Amy K. Hazelwood (Dan Wise) of Nederland, CO, a niece Kelsey (Tim) Corcoran of Chicago, IL, a nephew Kevin Wiles of Freeburg, IL 2 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews.
Barbara loved reading, traveling to Switzerland, Australia, the Pacific coast and many times to Arizona, and all animals, especially her Siamese cats. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Historical Society, and Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro, IL. She volunteered at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site. There are no public services planned.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, Adopt A Pet, Benld, IL or Alzheimer's Association.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kravanya Funeral Home
