Hazel M. Howard
July 2, 1928 - February 1, 2022
Hazel M. Howard, age 93 of Deckerville, passed away February 1, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Deckerville. She was born July 2,1928, to the late Thomas and Emily Smith. She grew up in Sandusky and graduated from Sandusky High school. She married Richard Howard on September 29, 1951, in Deckerville. He preceded her in death July 18,1996. She spent years snuggling and spoiling children at her granddaughter’s daycare in Deckerville. And wore the name Grandma proudly. She enjoyed reading and listening to audiobooks and watching game shows. She is survived by four children, Lee (Janis) Smith, Betty Mogielski, Arlene (David) McCarty-Burger, Frank Howard, and daughter-im-law Tonya Howard. Hazel was blessed with twenty grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Her sisters Eva Nichol, Dorothy (Don) Turner, her brothers, Bernard Smith, and Bill (Grace) Smith. And sisters-in-laws Nila Soule, and Eva Perez, and special family, Don Sample and Marge Howard. Hazel was proceeded in death by in-laws Mark and Nina Howard. She was also proceeded in death by, her son Bob, son-in-law AJ McCarty, grandsons James McCarty and Timothy Smith and her siblings, Margaret, Lenore, Betsy, and Jim. Visitation will be held for Hazel on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, from 1-3pm. Funeral service at 3pm Sunday at Apsey Funeral home. With the Rev. Brian Cuddie officiating. Burial in Downing Cemetery. Condolences may be sent on line to apseyfuneralhome.net
Hazel M. Howard, age 93 of Deckerville, passed away February 1, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Deckerville. She was born July 2,1928, to the late Thomas and Emily Smith. She grew up in Sandusky and graduated from Sandusky High... View Obituary & Service Information