Hazel Mae Setser, 94, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 9:30am at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born April 22, 1930, in Beals, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Stacer) Watkins.

Hazel married Granvil Setser on August 19, 1948, and he passed away on July 12, 2010. She worked at the Bedford Nursing Home for 38 years and later in Home Health Care. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Hazel loved gardening and looked forward to the opening of Mays Greenhouse each year. She was a great cook and always tried to make everyone's favorite dish. She made the best chicken or tomato dumplings. Hazel loved quilting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving to cherish the memory of Hazel is her two daughters, Rita Hoke and Lana (Carl) Gassman; two sons, Gary and Mark Setser; eight grandchildren, Teressa, Brian, Joshua, Amy, Cara, Ethan, Jaime, and Paul; fourteen great grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Justin, Jacob, Destiny, Jonathan, Audree, Makenzie, Michael, Anna, Matthew, Issac, Grant, and Peggy; one brother, Ray (Ruby) Watkins; and several great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; several brothers and sisters; husband, Granvil Setser; one grandson, Mathew; son-in law, Richard Hoke; and daughter in law, Debrah Setser.

A funeral service for Hazel will be held at 2:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes on Monday, June 24, 2024. Burial will follow at Green Hill cemetery in Bedford. Visiting hours will be from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Monday, June 24, 2024, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to the St. Jude children's Hospital.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.