Hazel McGhee Cattell, 81, of Tifton passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at her residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Cattell at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Tift Memorial Gardens, where she will be laid to rest. Bishop Derron Spikes will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Travis Volle, David Seaman, Matthew Seaman, Evan Sumner, Ryan Vicars and James Sauls will serve as pallbearers.
Born August 15, 1934 in Berrien County, Mrs. Cattell was the daughter of the late Dewey McGhee and Beulah Goddard McGhee. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Grady McGhee; and two sisters, Grace Hale and Rachel Hale. She was a homemaker and was self-employed as owner of Hazel’s Cakes. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tifton.
Mrs. Cattell is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Edward Cattell of Tifton; a son, James Glen Cattell of Tifton; three daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy and Donald Seaman and Susan Tucker, all of Tifton and Carol Weaver of Casper, Wyoming; a brother, Harce McGhee of Brookfield; two sisters, Alice Padgett of Brookfield and Ruth Carrin of Jacksonville, Florida; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Associate, SW GA Chapter, 225 Second Street East, Tifton, GA 31794.