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Hazel Ann Barker McLelland, 80, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare in Salisbury, NC.
She was born August 18, 1939 in Statesville, NC to the late Cecil and Mattie Barker. Hazel was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, and was an avid lover of birds, flowers, and animals.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by best friend and father of her children, Bobby McLelland; daughter, Cindy McLelland; sister, Joyce Bell; brother, Don Barker; and dear friend, Shirley Setzer.
Hazel is survived by her daughter, Sherri McLelland of China Grove, NC; sister, Jean Foster of Statesville;
brother, Joe Barker of Washington; several nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside memorial service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Rowan County, 112 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144 or to Trellis Supportive Care Rowan, 301 S Main St Suite 105, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the McLelland family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Tammy Vaznis says
I am so very sorry. Sending peace, love and comfort to family and friends.
Amy Johnson says
Sherri,
We all loved Hazel and share in your grief at her loss. She was a matriarch to many and a good friend as well. My thoughts and prayers have been with you both and I will continue to pray for God’s healing and comfort for you. Hazel is with those who loved her and we will see her again one day. Love you.
Ginger Moore says
She was an amazing lady who made everyone she met feel as though they were the center of her world at any time
Elizabeth Henderson says
Hazel was a special person! She will be missed. I’m so glad, however, that her pain is gone.
Elizabeth Henderson, online friend of many years
Portland, ME
Lou&Sherry says
Our prayers for God’s loving, comforting arms to surround you and give you peace.
Stacy Aldoyn says
Sherri,
I am sorry for your loss. Hazel was one of a kind and I feel blessed to have known her. She was one of my favorite patients.
I pray for God’s comfort for you and your family.
Bev Swanson says
I only knew Hazel thru Fibromyalgia and computer..She was so pleasant and a way person..RIP Hazel..
Jackie stiles says
Hazel was such a wonderful lady. Everyone that met her fell in love with her. I was blessed to call her my friend for over 40 years. The pain is gone and she is with her Lord. We will see her again. She will always be with us in our hearts. Sherri always remember the love between a mother and daughter never ends. You and your family are in my prayers. RIP my friend.
Debbie Shipley says
We had some good times together. I’m so sorry for your loss, and am only glad that Hazel is at peace now. Love you all.
Joe Barker says
Per Hazel’s wishes you can contribute to the Humane Society of Rowan County here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/176836216856354/
Some of my best memories center around infrequent visits with Hazel, Bobby, Shirley, Sherri and Cindy. Sherri – please accept my love and condolence in the loss of your wonderful mother.
Bill Tatum says
Sherri,
I apologize for the late sent condolence, I could not find any information at the time. We were in the same class at Harmony High and Eve & I picked her up for our
50 year Reunion in 2007. We enjoyed the ride to and from Charlotte with her, we had been by a couple of times prior to that for lunch when we flew in from Texas. We were email buddies for years. We loved her and know you are till greasing her passing. She is with God and he will take good care of her now that the pain is gone. RIP TO A DEAR FRIEND!!
Eve & Bill Tatum
Princeton, TX
Eve Tatum says
My husband meant to say still grieving her.
Hazel and I would go back and forth in emails. She was a very lovely lady. I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless her.
She’s home.