Hazel Marie Fitzgerald Townsend, 81, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Hazel was born in Goshen, WV, on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Willie and Savannah Sines Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Bart Townsend; and two sisters: Maxine Long and Deloris Riffle.
She is survived by her son, John Michael Fitzgerald and wife, Brooke, as well as her beloved grandchildren: Ryan and Kieryn Fitzgerald. Also surviving are two step-daughters: Linda Wilson and Carolyn Hefner; sister, Bonnie Strader; brother, James Burton Fitzgerald; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Hazel was Nazarene by faith.
Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Clutter Funeral & Cremation located at 21 Elnora Circle in Buckhannon from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Clutter Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick Stillwell officiating. Interment will follow at Upshur County Memorial Park in Tennerton.
We, at Clutter Funeral & Cremation, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Hazel Marie Fitzgerald Townsend. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.
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