Ms. Hazel Smallwood
May 29, 1926 - June 22, 2020
Ms. Hazel Smallwood (94) peacefully entered eternal rest on June 25, 2020 at WakeMed Raleigh in Raleigh, NC. She was born on May 29, 1926 to the late Louis and Gertrude Taylor Holley in Hertford County, NC. Ms. Smallwood obtained her formal education from Robert L. Vann School. She worked seasonally at R.J Reynolds and American tobacco warehouses in Ahoskie, NC. When not seasonally working outside the home she was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her husband; William Smallwood and granddaughter that she raised. Her cooking specialties were collards, neckbones, herrings and homemade biscuits. Ms. Hazel was a friendly, out spoken woman who never hesitated to tell you what was on her mind. Left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Velma C. Holley of Ahoskie, NC; special granddaughter that she raised like a daughter, Melinda Easler (George) of Wake Forest, NC; other grandchildren, Tony Holley, Roosevelt Holley, Harrison Holley, Columbus Holley, Sammy Holley, Senora Holley and Clara Holley; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Ms. Hazel Smallwood (94) peacefully entered eternal rest on June 25, 2020 at WakeMed Raleigh in Raleigh, NC. She was born on May 29, 1926 to the late Louis and Gertrude Taylor Holley in Hertford County, NC. Ms. Smallwood obtained her formal... View Obituary & Service Information