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Obituary for WILLIAMS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 19, 2004

Hazel F. Williams, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on December 13, 2004. She was born in Salem, MA, on July 7, 1907 and moved to Albuquerque when her husband, James retired from the US Navy in 1947. He served on the Battleship South Dakota in the South Pacific and received a commendation for bravery under fire. Hazel was a Nanny to children of many families in Albuquerque and will be sorely missed by her charges, her family, and friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, James, of 54 years; her mother and father; and seven other brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, James and wife, Elizabeth Williams of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Norma Ragland of Ledyard, CT; two brothers, Ernest Little of Boxford, MA and Harry Little of Ipswitch, MA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Hazel asked to be cremated and desired to have no formal service. She preferred to be remembered by family and friends as they knew her in life. Goodbye dear "Grammie." We'll miss you. Services under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192


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