October 4, 2021
Hazel Stanley age 83 of Smithville passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 20, 1937 to her parents, the late Roy and Mary Davenport Hullett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Stanley; father of her children, O. L. Stanley; 3 brothers, Jimmy, Mack and Alton Hullett; 2 sisters, Clara Mae Hullett and Aline Farless. She was a Baptist and a retired factory worker. Ms. Hazel is survived by 3 children, Donnie Stanley (Kathy) of Sparta, Brenda (Jeff) Taylor of Smithville and Sandy Atnip of Smithville; 10 grandchildren, Donnie (Sherry) Stanley, Jr., Tonyia (Jimmy) Sparks, Colleen (David) Clary, Matt (Jessica) Stanley, Katrena (Greg) Miller, Karen (Tim) France, David (Susan) Taylor, Ricky Atnip, Jr., Brandon Atnip and Christopher Atnip; 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren sister, Faye Smith of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Tucker of Manchester; several nieces and nephews; special nephew, Bobby Hullett and special family, Ricky Atnip. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Odom Cemetery in Auburntown. Visitation will be on Tuesday 4 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.