Hazel York Smith

Hazel York Smith, 95, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Born in Burke County, NC on March 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late LaFayette York and Nettie Chapman York.  Hazel was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, and especially taking care of and spending time with her family.  She was a wonderful cook and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Hazel is survived by her husband of 72 years, Howard Smith; sons, Dennis Smith (Martha) and Kenneth Smith (Tracy); daughter, Betty Smith; grandchildren, Kendra Kelley (Justin), Nicholas Smith-Casey (Austin), Beth Velasquez (Victor), and Crystal Rogers (Thomas); great-grandchildren, Chloe, Abram, Elizabeth, Dawson, and Sophie; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by four siblings, Alvin, Darlis, Herman, and Mary York.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastors Randy Cook, Jackie Price, and Keith Fulbright officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.