Leona June Hazzard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

OKEMOS – Leona J. Hazzard, 91, formerly of Blissfield died Sunday afternoon, December 27, 2020 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos. Born June 17, 1929 at home in Blissfield, she was the daughter of Leon and Ruth Zimmerman. Leona proudly graduated from Blissfield High School. In 1952 she married Richard Hazzard. They shared over 47 years of together until he preceded her in death in 1999. Leona was homemaker and worked in the clerical field for several different organizations throughout her lifetime. She took pleasure in the simple things in life. She particularly enjoyed sweets, candies and cookies and she loved the color red. Leona is survived by her son, Paul Hazzard (Sabine) of Fowlerville; grandsons, Dylan Hazzard of Fowlerville and Steve Byrd of Adrian; and great-granddaughter, Brittany Byrd of Blissfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard, and her daughter, Connie Byrd. A private family graveside service was held for Leona on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield was entrusted with arrangements, where online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com. The family suggests that memorials to honor Leona be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Leona June Hazzard

June 17, 1929 - December 27, 2020