Hazel Lynne Shipley Denton became one of heaven’s angels on March 13, 2013, at the age of 94.

A native of Bristol, TN, she was the daughter of the late J.P. and Belle O’Dell Shipley. She was a member of Central Holston Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, H.M. Denton Sr.; one son, Eddie Denton; son-in-law, Kenneth Gentry; granddaughter, Angie Goins; two sisters; and one brother.

Hazel will be lovingly remembered and treasured for her many homemaking interests and talents. One of her greatest joys was fixing Sunday lunch for her children, grandchildren and all fortunate friends who showed up to eat her lovingly prepared meals! She loved baking cookies for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and neighbors. Rarely would anyone come to her home and she not have cookies available and ready to be shared with all. Hazel loved working in her flower gardens and the yard was always a garden showplace. Her home was her castle! Hazel loved reading and exchanging books with caregivers and neighbors to the very end.

Survivors include three children: Sandra Gentry, Bristol, TN, H.M. Denton Jr. and wife, Pam (always referred to as a third daughter), Bristol, TN, Donita Denton, Johnson City, TN; loving daughter-in-law (like a daughter) Levon Denton, Bristol, TN; “adopted daughter” Judy Cole, Johnson City, TN; brother-in-law Earl Denton Jr., Woodbridge, VA.; Seven grandchildren: Jackie Wilson (Jeff), Brett Denton (April), Teresa White (Phillip), Marty Denton (Lisa), Kevin Denton (Susan), Brandi Smith (Aaron), Sandi Walker (Danny); Six great-grandchildren: Laken Gentry, Katelyn Morrell, Grayson White, Taylor Wilson, Skylar Wilson, Cooper Smith and Kevin & Susan’s twins due in September.

The family would like to extend special thanks to mom’s loving caregivers: Gail Boughers, Eileen Carrier, Betty Carrier, Tammy Carrier and Linda Scardo. Special thanks also to the caring staff at Cambridge House in Bristol and NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, Amedisys Hospice staff: Kathy, Patty and Mike.

Celebration of Life services will be held Monday, March 18, 2013, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:45 p.m. followed by services at 8:00 p.m. with Steve Page officiating.

Graveside service will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Shipley Cemetery with Buddy Chapman officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law: Brett Denton, Marty Denton, Kevin Denton, Jeff Wilson, Phillip White, Aaron Smith, Danny Walker and loving family friend Jeff King. Honorary pallbearers will be: Charles Booher, Eugene Booher, Gary Shipley, Jimmy Shipley, Phil Booher, Wayne Lockner, Earnest Morrell, J.D. Morrell, Donald Gentry, Lawrence Gentry; Charles Shipley, Lee Jefferson, Ken Kehrer, Eugene Brockley, Wayne Emery, Earl Nelson, Ian Carr and Allan Cole.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shipley Cemetery Association, 412 Hayes Road Ext., Bluff City, TN 37618; Central Holston Christian Church/Crossing the River Building Fund, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or Hickory Tree Fire Department, 2363 Hickory Tree Road, Bluff City, TN 37618.

Online condolences may be made at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.