PIERCETON — Hazel L. McKenzie, 58, Claypool, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Dec. 19, 2016, in IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. On Dec. 2, 1958, she was born in Warsaw to Edward and Faye Minnix Owens. She was united in marriage to Tony McKenzie on May 24, 1987, in Warsaw. He survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, she attended and graduated from Wayne University of Cosmetology. She worked as a licensed beautician for 10 years, and then worked for Walmart for 10 years. She was a member of Warsaw Family Worship Center, Warsaw. She was heavily involved with Sarcoidosis Women’s Support Group. She loved to crochet and doing adult coloring books. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Tony McKenzie, Claypool; three children: A.J. McKenzie (fiancée Kayla Young), Austin McKenzie and Michaela McKenzie, all of Claypool; and a granddaughter, Emma McKenzie, Claypool. She was preceded by her parents. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, with Pastor William Whitaker officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to the Hazel McKenzie Funeral Fund, c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580. To sign the guestbook or send condolences, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
