Hazel Wheeler

Hazel Wheeler, 88, of Oakridge LA, departed this life on May 21st, 2023 in Marietta GA. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31st from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gregory B Levett & Sons Funeral Home in Scottdale GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 5th, 2023 at Oakmont Memorial Park & Mortuary with Pastor George Jackson officiating. The burial will follow at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette CA. Hazel DeBose was born in Oakridge, LA to Ernest DeBose and Amelia Givens on May 20, 1935. At the age of 11, she moved to California with her grandmother Elena DeBose and attended Elementary, Middle and High schools in Oakland, CA. While in school and after graduating from McClymonds High School, she worked at various retail jobs including WT Grants and Capwell’s department stores in downtown Oakland. She eventually went on to work for the IRS in San Francisco doing clerical work. On October 8, 1958, Hazel married Alton Wheeler, Jr. From this union they had a son Timothy Wheeler, Sr who was born on New Years day 1960. Hazel was a devoted wife and mother for over 40 years. Hazel and Alton went on to own several successful businesses including Lady Sharon Foods a wholesale bakery that distributed pies to various restaurants and stores throughout the Bay Area. They also owned BBQ Heaven a restaurant in San Francisco and This is It, a BBQ restaurant with locations in Oakland, Richmond and San Rafael. Hazel grew up Baptist and attended the Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland CA. In adulthood Hazel visited various churches to see what each had to offer. She joined the Market Street Seventh Day Adventist church and then later the Elmhurst Seventh Day Adventist Church both of Oakland CA. Hazel was active in various organizations. She was a member of Market Street’s King’s Daughters, and The Lambs Plus and the Golden Age Choirs at Elmhurst church. At Elmhurst she also served on the Finance Committee, Hostess Committee, performed Community Service, anonymously donated to financially help various families and could often be found in the kitchen preparing meals and serving. Hazel had a very special group of friends at the Elmhurst church that she was very close to including Frankie Phillips, Ada Ward, Clara Wilson, Clara Smith, Jean Harris, Tina Jones, Margaret Cooper and Betty Glenn. Our family thanks you for the love, companionship and support you’ve provided throughout the years. Hazel was preceded in death by her father Ernest DeBose, her mother Emma DeBose, her biological mother Amelia Givens and her former husband Alton Wheeler Jr. She was also preceded in death by siblings Mildred Vick, L.C. Green, Minnie Bell White of Oakridge LA, Ruthie Lee Squalls of New Jersey, Dorothy Reynolds of Rayville LA, and from Bastrop LA, Tommie Lee Potter, Rasberry White, Aaron White and Susan White. Hazel is survived by her son Timothy Wheeler Sr. of Marietta, GA, brothers Robert Green of Basom, NY, Eugene Green of Roseville, CA and sisters Isabella Melton and Victoria Craft both of Bastrop LA, 3 grandchildren Tiffany Wheeler of Marietta, GA , Tim Wheeler Jr. of Acworth, GA, and Thomas Wheeler of Oakland, CA and her 4 Great Grandchildren Amira, Ajani, Tim Wheeler III and Makel. Pallbearers will be Patrick Fortune, James Robinson, Eric Robinson, Alton Wheeler, Carlos Ray and Carnell Broom. Special Thanks Hazel shared a special bond with the following nieces and cousins. Each of them were not only close to her but were vital in the planning of her home-going celebrations. · Frances Fleming (niece) planned the viewing / wake in Georgia. · Cynteria Wheeler (niece) Funeral Planning California · Portia Pontiflet (1st cousin) Funeral Planning California For the last years of her life, Hazel was attended to by several loving and wonderful caregivers. Our family would like to extend our sincere thanks to: Sr Irene Green, Deborah Haymond, Frances Fleming and Cynteria Wheeler all located in California. And in Georgia: Briana Armstread, Aretha Patterson, Shakira Adams, Patrice Williams and Tiffany Wheeler. Special thanks to Patrice Williams (former daughter-in-law) who provided around the clock care in Georgia Memorials may be given to Timothy Wheeler Sr. 1467 Grovehurst Dr. Marietta GA. 30062

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Hazel Wheeler

May 20, 1935 - May 21, 2023