Hazel Elizabeth Ehrhart
Hazel Elizabeth Ehrhart, age 92, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on December 5, 1926 in Cordell, Oklahoma the daughter of Samuel and Elsie (Sanders) Miller. She married Theodore W. Ehrhart in 1968 in Montgomery City, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1980.
Over the years, Hazel had worked for Motorola, Upjohn Healthcare Services and then Blessing Home Healthcare until her retirement in 2006. Hazel was an avid quilter, winning many blue ribbons at county fairs in several states. Her family members were often the recipients of many of her amazing talents. She also was animal lover, having many horses, cats and various other animals over the years.
Hazel is survived by:
DAUGHTERS: Betty J. Christy (Steve) of Roanoke, Virginia; Mildred A. Ehrhart (Jonathan) of Bentonville, Arkansas and Robin M. Ehrhart (Terry) of Springfield, Illinois.
ELEVEN GRANDCHILDREN, FOURTEEN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN and THREE GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN along with a brother Samuel Miller of Marietta, Georgia and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, Hazel was also preceded in death by her parents, a son Harold L. Phillips, two daughters Mary E. Atkins and Judy A. Mitts. Also preceding her in death are 10 of her siblings.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home followed by graveside services at 10:00 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Best Friends Animal Society at bestfriends.org or to the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
I only had the privilege of visiting Hazel at the Gardens at Osage, but we became fast friends and we both looked forward to our conversations about everything under the sun! I marveled at her intelligence and her ability to continue to produce many beautiful handmade items- always to give away to someone dear to her or to whom she wanted to express her appreciation. I miss seeing her as I pass her room on my way to visit others. She will always hold a special place in my heart. May God comfort you and assure you your dear mother has reached her heavenly home.
My heartfelt condolences,
Pam Willis
Millie and Robin,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful mother. I still use the sewing box she gave me 45 years ago and will always remember her and her love of sewing and crafts. Thinking of you at this sad time and sending prayers.
Robin, Millie and families. I am so sorry for you loss of a great Mother, Grandmother and best friend. She was a very warm and loving woman and never met a stranger. I am so happy to say she always made me feel welcome in her home and always a great source of sewing information. Thoughts and prayers to you all Vickie
Millie, I am so very sorry to hear of this beautiful lady’s passing. How blessed you were to have such a firecracker for a mother. I know where you get your drive. Love you, my friend.
Hazel was strong-willed, with a kind, sweet, heart who dearly loved her grandchildren and never hesitated to extend a hand to someone.
To Milly, Robin and Families.,
God Bless Hazel. Thought of her and Mom ( Carol Jackson) so often. Such a wonderful friend. Hazel was such a blessing to mom in her time of great need. Myself and my siblings will aways fondly remember Hazel.
Janet
Rip cuz