Hazel Evelyn Fillingim

September 13, 2015

Hazel Evelyn Fillingim went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Bowling Green, FL on April 8, 1921, to Clyde and Evie Purvis. She lived most of her life in Escambia County and graduated from J.M. Tate High School. She worked in Civil Services at Naval Air Station Pensacola from 1942 to 1973. She and her husband, Olcie Fillingim, were married in 1942.

She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her son, Greg; and two brothers, Ray Purvis and Melvin Purvis.

Hazel is survived by her son, Eric; five grandchildren, Joquilyn Cobb Thomas, Joninfun Fillingim, Christy Fillingim, Rodney Fillingim and Wayne Fillingim; four sisters; Gladys Davis, Joyce Peterson, Rachel Kelly and Shelby Jane Harpe; two brothers, George Purvis and Clyde “Jimmy” Purvis; several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many loving friends.

Hazel loved her family, loved her flowers and gardening and loved to laugh. She loved to entertain, dance and sing for senior citizens. She was an original member of the Sunshine Granny Sisters which later became known as the Pensacola Dancing Grannies.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronald Davis and Rev. Drayton Smith officiating.

Burial will follow in Lathram Chapel Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Hazel Evelyn Fillingim”

  1. 429SCJ on September 21st, 2015 6:38 am

    Eric I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You took good care of her all those years.

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