Hazel Slone
1917-2003
Hazel Elizabeth Slone, 86, of Ashland, Ky., died Friday, July 18, 2003, in King's Daughters Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 27, 1917, at the Ramey Branch Farm in Lawrence County, Ky., a daughter of the late Clarence M. and Nola Wheeler Craft.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Howard Slone, who was killed in action in 1945 during World War II; a brother, Homer Craft; and two brothers-in-law, Frank Cunningham and Marvin Church.
She was a homemaker, attended United Baptist Church, and was a member of American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post No. 76, and the 94th Infantry Division Association and was a Gold Star Wife.
Surviving are a son, Russell Clarence and his wife, Jacqueline C. Slone of Covington, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Vera Craft of Ashland; two sisters, Estella Cunningham of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Helen Church of Ashland; two grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth Slone of Lexington, Ky., and Katy Emily Slone of Covington; and nieces and nephews who will greatly miss her.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2003, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.steenfuneralhomes