Hazel Priest

Hazel (Wilson) Priest, age 83, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Aspen Trace Health & Living in Greenwood. She was born to the late Floyd and Carrie (Smith) Gambrel on March 23, 1936 in Pineville, Kentucky.

Hazel married the late Ernest Earl Wilson in 1956 and that union was blessed with 7 children. She later was united in marriage on February 12, 1983 to the late John S. Priest. She was a cook at MCL Cafeteria for over 20 years and Jonathan Byrds Cafeteria for over 10 years. Hazel was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and especially the grandchildren.

Hazel is survived by her loving children, Russell Wilson and his wife Shelli of Martinsville, IN, Audrey Soots of Topeka, KS, Bruce Wilson and his wife Rene of Bargersville, IN, Brian Wilson and his wife Melody of Bargersville IN, and Pam Harmon and her husband James of Whiteland IN; her step-children, Ben Priest and his wife April and Lori Woods and her husband Tramell; her sisters, Dorothy, Imogene, & Josie; her 14 grandchildren & many great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Hazel is preceded in death by her brother's, Earl, Ike, Cecil, & Tom; her sisters, Opal & Edna; and her children, Patty & Tim.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood Chapel, 2433 East Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Aud officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. Arrangements entrusted to Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood Chapel. Please share memories and condolences online at www.indianafuneralcare.com.