Hazel Pauline Montfort

Hazel Montfort Obituary Hazel Pauline Montfort was born on November 15, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the youngest of nine children, born to George and Flossie (Phillips) Norton, both of whom preceded her in death. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Hazel accepted Christ at an early age and grew up as a member of Lost Creek Baptist Church She attended Otter High School and received her diploma in 1950. She later moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she worked for Ohio Bell/AT&T until her retirement in 1991. Not the type to sit still, she began working at CDC Center for Dialysis Care and remained there for several years. Hazel was blessed with one daughter, two daughters by marriage, and many grandchildren. She met and married the love of her life, Daniel Montfort, in 1978. They were married until she left his side to be with the Lord. Hazel and Dan loved to travel to new and exciting places. Her most memorable trips were those to Africa, England and France. She loved to cook big family dinners, topped off with her signature dish of Macaroni and Cheese. She loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren, taking them roller- skating, swimming, and to The Popcorn Shoppe in Chagrin Falls. She also attended their many activities and sporting events, with her camcorder in hand. While she loved doing all of those things, anyone that knew her, knew that she could often be found beautifying her home and making it spotless. Hazel leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Daniel; her daughters Diane (Todd) Russell-Hunter, Denise Hudson and Donna Montfort; grandchildren, Anthony Scruggs, Jr., Olivia (John) Mayfield-Davis, Tanner Mayfield, Christian Mayfield, David Fletcher, Sierra Miller, and Jason Hudson; great-grandchildren, Chaise Scruggs and Honesty Fletcher; and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by her brothers, James Norton, George Norton, Walter Norton and Orrville Norton; her sisters, Iona Wilcox and Lillian Norton; her grandson, Steven Hudson. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hazel Pauline Montfort, please visit our floral store. Read More

Hazel Pauline Montfort

November 15, 1933 - January 29, 2023