1921
2017
Hazel Gronert was entered into rest on June 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at St. Teresa of Avila Church with Father Ingram officiating on June 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Pall Bearers are Charles Tolliver, Shannon Tolliver, John Carr, David Carr, Scott Carr, and Gavin Carr.
Hazel was born in Detroit Michigan in 1921 to the late Claire Dale Carter and Lavina Catherine Buckle Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband James H. Tolliver of 33 years, her second husband Lloyd Griffith of thirteen years, and her third husband Frank Gronert of seven years. She was also preceded in death by four of her five brothers, and her three sisters. She is survived by her brother Lloyd Carter and his wife Peggy Carter, her children Charlotte Tolliver Carr and spouse John Carr MD of Augusta, Charles R. Tolliver of Hawthorne, FL, and Janice Tolliver Schmidt and spouse Bill Schmidt of Concrete, WA. She is also survived by multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, stepchildren, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their spouses.
Hazel lived in Sheffield AL until she married James Tolliver in 1941. She moved to West Palm Beach, FL where she lived for over sixty years. She worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 21 years as a stenographer. After outliving each of her three husbands, she moved to Augusta, GA in 2006 and has lived at Brandon Wilde Life Center until her death.
She was an active member of St. Teresa of Avila's Church. She was a competitive ballroom dancer, and she was a member of Atlantis Country Club until 2005 when she moved to Florida. She was an avid golfer, loved horseback riding, and reading.
Interment will be at St. Teresa of Avila's Columbarium on Saturday, June 17. The family will receive friends at Elliott Sons Funeral home on Wednesday evening June 14, 2017 from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Teresa of Avila's Building fund.
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June 21, 2017
Matt Kimbrough
Sorry to hear about her passing.
June 20, 2017
Jeannine Eckert
Hazel was such a sweet, sweet lady. It was my pleasure to get to take her communion. She was always the first one I looked for when I got to BW since I knew she'd be out doing an activity. Loved her spirit. She will be missed, Jeannine Eckert
June 14, 2017
Gary Gronert
Here was a lady of profound grace and graciousness. How happy I am that Hazel and my dad found each other in life's sunset years.
June 14, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss
May fond memories of happy peaceful times soothe your heart
and give you hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
C D
June 13, 2017
Elliott Sons Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
June 13, 2017
David Gronert
Joie and I were saddened to hear of Hazel's passing. She was indeed a grand lady!
June 13, 2017
Very sorry for your loss of Hazel.
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