Hazel Laverne Conner, 82, of Gillespie, IL, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie, IL on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 5:55 a.m. She was born on March 10, 1933, in Edwardsville, IL to Clarence Meyer and Frances Morton Meyer. She married the love of her life, Floyd C Conner Sr. on December 15, 1947, in Edwardsville, IL. They were happily married for 60 years.
Hazel was an avid gardener sometimes being overzealous in her attempt to reclaim her yard. She filled her sprit by spending time with family, taking special joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She filled her time visiting thrift shops and garage sales storing the purchases for future generations.
She was both generous and fierce, known for saying what she thought, and letting her temper get the best of her. She drove a bus for the Gillespie School District and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Downing and husband, Donald of Carlinville, IL; son, Dennis Conner Sr. (Linda Johnson) of Gillespie; daughter in law, Melinda Conner of Franklin, KY; 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Hazel was preceded in death by her spouse, Floyd C. Conner, Sr. on March 10, 2008; son, Floyd Conner Jr. June 20, 2007; son, Terry Conner; daughter, Denise Conner in infancy and brothers, Robert (Slim) Meyer and Clarence Meyer.
Visitation services will be on Friday, June 26, 2015, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL with Rev. Ray Ditch officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Health Activity Fund. Hazel’s family would like to give their greatest gratitude to the staff of Heritage Health of Gillespie, who has lovingly cared for her these last 9 years.
Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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