Don Helms wife Hazel

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Danny Hammers
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Don Helms wife Hazel

Post by Danny Hammers »

It is with a heavy heart that I let you know, Hazel passed away on May 2nd. She went very peacefully in her sleep. She had a full life, and we were lucky to have had her this long.
She would have been 93 on Sept 3rd this year.
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Post by Jack Stoner »

Sad. RIP
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Post by Jim Cohen »

She was a bright presence at the steel shows whenever I would see her there. RIP, dear Hazel.

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Post by Larry Dering »

A sweet lady and a wonderful couple now joined again. God bless Don and Hazel.
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Post by Walter Stettner »

Sorry to hear that. They were such a sweet and loving couple.

RIP Miss Hazel.

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Post by Larry Baker »

A great loss. Hazel was one of the best. Jean use to fix her hair at the shows. Don and Hazel will be happily together again. We will miss them.
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Post by C. E. Jackson »

Sorry to hear of her death. Nancy and I had the opportunity
to visit in their home and have meals together several times.
She was a great lady and good wife.
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Post by Terry Wood »

Don Helms and Hazell were very special people! I was blessed to know them and call them my friends! Prayers for their family and many friends!
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What a dear lady Hazel was! May she rest in peace.
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Post by Tommy Shown »

It is sad to read about this. But Don and Ms. Hazel are together again.
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Post by Michael Breid »

Got to meet Miss Hazel when I was at Don Helm's table at a steel show. What a grand lady.
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Post by Steve Allison »

A Grand Lady for sure! Not only was she an inspiration for Don but she also took care and did a lot of things for old Hank as well. I remember her showing me several suits and other clothes that belonged to Hank in her closet. Uncle Don asked me, "I wonder what those are worth?" A suit with a name wrote in the pocket flap that said: Hank Williams-Dec. !951. I will always treasure them both as friends!
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Post by Steve Allison »

A Grand Lady for sure! Not only was she an inspiration for Don but she also took care and did a lot of things for old Hank as well. I remember her showing me several suits and other clothes that belonged to Hank in her closet. Uncle Don asked me, "I wonder what those are worth?" A suit with a name wrote in the pocket flap that said: Hank Williams-Dec. !951. I will always treasure them both as friends!