Hazel's obituary, published only once, reads, "McAFEE, HAZEL. Sun., April 17, 1988, beloved aunt and great-aunt.
"Memorial services at Fourth Baptist Church, Sun., May 1, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fourth Baptist Church."
(St Louis Post Dispatch, 20 Apr 1988, P 16).
The obituary was very brief and most inadequate to describe in any meaningful way the life of a human being. Hazel was an amazing lady and led a full life for all of her 82 years on earth. She was so much more than simply a "kindly" aunt, well loved by her family.
Hazel Nadine McAfee was born on the 10th of January, 1906 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, the last of ten children born to Benjamin William and Minnie Dora (Jesse) McAfee.
Hazel never married. Her life had a strong religious focus, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education when she was young, and becoming a missionary. She was passionately involved in her religion, expressed through the Baptist Church and its structure, organization and practices. She was an exemplary model of a person who believed in and practiced her faith. She held various offices in the church and religious organizations locally, and she traveled often to carry out her mission, speaking before large assemblies and helping to serve wherever she was needed.
Hazel was also an accomplished organist and pianist … and gave numerous performances in concerts and recitals and religious ceremonies. She was a piano instructor, both for Wurlitzer Pianos and other companies, as well as for private students. She was the organist/pianist/chorister in her church, and was at one time the organist for the Christian Science Society of Centralia.
I remember Aunt Hazel as a gentle, soft-spoken, caring lady whose visits we children eagerly anticipated. Hazel, looking thin and frail, eyes sparkling, would sit in a large upholstered armchair, surrounded by us, waiting to hear what enchanting stories she had to tell this time. Her tales (including Bible stories) were always inspiring, always touching, and always brought me to tears. We heard from her how children in the world were going hungry, and had other needs not being met, and we knew that her work was important in helping those who were suffering and sorely deprived.
We deeply loved Hazel … for who she was … and for what she did. She was so much more than "our aunt." She was a loving Aunt for whoever needed her.
~ TSYT ~ #47322396
"Memorial services at Fourth Baptist Church, Sun., May 1, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fourth Baptist Church."
(St Louis Post Dispatch, 20 Apr 1988, P 16).
The obituary was very brief and most inadequate to describe in any meaningful way the life of a human being. Hazel was an amazing lady and led a full life for all of her 82 years on earth. She was so much more than simply a "kindly" aunt, well loved by her family.
Hazel Nadine McAfee was born on the 10th of January, 1906 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, the last of ten children born to Benjamin William and Minnie Dora (Jesse) McAfee.
Hazel never married. Her life had a strong religious focus, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education when she was young, and becoming a missionary. She was passionately involved in her religion, expressed through the Baptist Church and its structure, organization and practices. She was an exemplary model of a person who believed in and practiced her faith. She held various offices in the church and religious organizations locally, and she traveled often to carry out her mission, speaking before large assemblies and helping to serve wherever she was needed.
Hazel was also an accomplished organist and pianist … and gave numerous performances in concerts and recitals and religious ceremonies. She was a piano instructor, both for Wurlitzer Pianos and other companies, as well as for private students. She was the organist/pianist/chorister in her church, and was at one time the organist for the Christian Science Society of Centralia.
I remember Aunt Hazel as a gentle, soft-spoken, caring lady whose visits we children eagerly anticipated. Hazel, looking thin and frail, eyes sparkling, would sit in a large upholstered armchair, surrounded by us, waiting to hear what enchanting stories she had to tell this time. Her tales (including Bible stories) were always inspiring, always touching, and always brought me to tears. We heard from her how children in the world were going hungry, and had other needs not being met, and we knew that her work was important in helping those who were suffering and sorely deprived.
We deeply loved Hazel … for who she was … and for what she did. She was so much more than "our aunt." She was a loving Aunt for whoever needed her.
~ TSYT ~ #47322396
Hazel's obituary, published only once, reads, "McAFEE, HAZEL. Sun., April 17, 1988, beloved aunt and great-aunt.
"Memorial services at Fourth Baptist Church, Sun., May 1, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fourth Baptist Church."
(St Louis Post Dispatch, 20 Apr 1988, P 16).
The obituary was very brief and most inadequate to describe in any meaningful way the life of a human being. Hazel was an amazing lady and led a full life for all of her 82 years on earth. She was so much more than simply a "kindly" aunt, well loved by her family.
Hazel Nadine McAfee was born on the 10th of January, 1906 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, the last of ten children born to Benjamin William and Minnie Dora (Jesse) McAfee.
Hazel never married. Her life had a strong religious focus, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education when she was young, and becoming a missionary. She was passionately involved in her religion, expressed through the Baptist Church and its structure, organization and practices. She was an exemplary model of a person who believed in and practiced her faith. She held various offices in the church and religious organizations locally, and she traveled often to carry out her mission, speaking before large assemblies and helping to serve wherever she was needed.
Hazel was also an accomplished organist and pianist … and gave numerous performances in concerts and recitals and religious ceremonies. She was a piano instructor, both for Wurlitzer Pianos and other companies, as well as for private students. She was the organist/pianist/chorister in her church, and was at one time the organist for the Christian Science Society of Centralia.
I remember Aunt Hazel as a gentle, soft-spoken, caring lady whose visits we children eagerly anticipated. Hazel, looking thin and frail, eyes sparkling, would sit in a large upholstered armchair, surrounded by us, waiting to hear what enchanting stories she had to tell this time. Her tales (including Bible stories) were always inspiring, always touching, and always brought me to tears. We heard from her how children in the world were going hungry, and had other needs not being met, and we knew that her work was important in helping those who were suffering and sorely deprived.
We deeply loved Hazel … for who she was … and for what she did. She was so much more than "our aunt." She was a loving Aunt for whoever needed her.
~ TSYT ~ #47322396
"Memorial services at Fourth Baptist Church, Sun., May 1, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fourth Baptist Church."
(St Louis Post Dispatch, 20 Apr 1988, P 16).
The obituary was very brief and most inadequate to describe in any meaningful way the life of a human being. Hazel was an amazing lady and led a full life for all of her 82 years on earth. She was so much more than simply a "kindly" aunt, well loved by her family.
Hazel Nadine McAfee was born on the 10th of January, 1906 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, the last of ten children born to Benjamin William and Minnie Dora (Jesse) McAfee.
Hazel never married. Her life had a strong religious focus, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education when she was young, and becoming a missionary. She was passionately involved in her religion, expressed through the Baptist Church and its structure, organization and practices. She was an exemplary model of a person who believed in and practiced her faith. She held various offices in the church and religious organizations locally, and she traveled often to carry out her mission, speaking before large assemblies and helping to serve wherever she was needed.
Hazel was also an accomplished organist and pianist … and gave numerous performances in concerts and recitals and religious ceremonies. She was a piano instructor, both for Wurlitzer Pianos and other companies, as well as for private students. She was the organist/pianist/chorister in her church, and was at one time the organist for the Christian Science Society of Centralia.
I remember Aunt Hazel as a gentle, soft-spoken, caring lady whose visits we children eagerly anticipated. Hazel, looking thin and frail, eyes sparkling, would sit in a large upholstered armchair, surrounded by us, waiting to hear what enchanting stories she had to tell this time. Her tales (including Bible stories) were always inspiring, always touching, and always brought me to tears. We heard from her how children in the world were going hungry, and had other needs not being met, and we knew that her work was important in helping those who were suffering and sorely deprived.
We deeply loved Hazel … for who she was … and for what she did. She was so much more than "our aunt." She was a loving Aunt for whoever needed her.
~ TSYT ~ #47322396
Family Members
Siblings
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Cecil Leroy "Roy" McAfee
1889–1910
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Erma Bertha McAfee Lanham
1891–1977
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Myrtle May "Mackie" McAfee Norrell
1892–1979
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Rev Joseph Hamilton "Joe" McAfee
1895–1967
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Grace Maurine McAfee Walker
1899–1979
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Howard Clayton McAfee
1902–1981
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Jessie Pearl McAfee Sparks, Boozer
1903–1985
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William Earl McAfee
1903–1903
