Hazel Coleen Moretz

Hazel Coleen Teague Moretz, age 89, of the Bethlehem Community passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Fred Stanley and Hettie Belle Fox Teague. During her career, Hazel worked for thirty-two years as a bookkeeper and secretary for Bethlehem Elementary School. She was a member at Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was part of the ladies bible study group, and other bible studies held at the church. Hazel was an avid reader and enjoyed going to Billy Graham’s “The Cove.” She also loved to work in her flower garden and cook, especially donuts and chicken & dumplings. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Daniel “Buster” Moretz; brothers Wayne & Lynn Teague; and daughters Joy Bentley and Peggy Kirby.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Karen Walker (Gary); son Robin Moretz (Jamie); son in law; Hayden Bentley, Randy Stafford (Penny) who was like a son, all of Taylorsville; seven grandchildren Melinda B. Null (Richard), Thad Bentley (Brad), Daniel Walker (Brandi), Nathan Walker, Lydia Bumgarner (Brandon), Caroline Smith (Chris), and Caitlin Clark (Colby); sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; as well as sister in laws, brother in laws, nieces, nephews, and special caregivers.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Steve Dagenhart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Thad Bentley, Daniel Walker, Nathan Walker, Richard Null, Brandon Bumgarner, Chris Smith, Colby Clark, and Randy Stafford.


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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.