J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Minetree, Hazel W.B.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Hazel Waunetta Byrd Minetree, 95 formerly of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Walnut Hill Convalescent Center, Petersburg, VA. Hazel was born in Grayson Co., Galax, Virginia. She was the oldest of nine children of the late Aldine Keiffer and Margie Lee Bourne Byrd. Her family moved to McKenney, Virginia when she was a small girl, and she has made her life in the tri-city area ever since. Hazel retired from Titmus Optical after 30 years of service. Her greatest joys and past times were keeping up with current events, the weather and making hand made quilts of which to her accomplishment add up to over a 100. Hazel was a member of the first 4-H club in the state of Virginia, where she learned her love of sewing. She has been a devoted member of West End Baptist Church for 72 years. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Everett Minetree, a daughter Doris M. Hundley, sons Howard E. Minetree and Ronald E. Minetree, grandson Patrick Minetree and brothers Bernard Byrd and Ray Byrd, sisters Dorothy B. Martin and Hallie B. Martin. Hazel is survived by her daughters, Frances M. Stevens (Dennis) of Chester, VA, Joyce M. Russell (Daniel), Joan M. Hock (Jack) all of Bracey, VA., Nancy M. Wilkerson (Calvin), son, Robert G. Minetree, Sr. (Rochelle) all of Dinwiddie, VA., two very special daughters-in-law, Helen T. Minetree of Colonial Heights, VA., and Beverly M. Weisner of Chester, VA., 25 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren; sisters, Helen B. Watkins of Pylesville, MD, Barbara B. Williams of Strasburg, VA; brother, Raleigh Byrd (Lena) of McKenney, VA., numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George Co., VA. Flowers are welcome but memorial donations may be made to West End Baptist Church, 6506 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Special thanks from the family to the nurses, aids and staff at Walnut Hill Convalescent Center, Petersburg, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Minetree & Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I want you to know that although I think of you & your family often, you are especially thought of now in your time of sorrow. May God wrap you in His tender arms & showeryou with blessings as you get through this time. Only He can give you the comfort you need. May He bring your family closer and may you find peace in the happy memories that will live on in your heart and mind.
In His name,
Tamara Crowder Robertson & Family

Posted by: Tamara Robertson at March 1, 2008 07:56 PM

I drove the West End Baptist Church Van for a spell and ALWAYS looked forward to picking up Ms Minetree. She was such a joy to be with. I will remember her always with a smile. She was a special person and I know everyone she touched will miss her presence. My heart felt sympathy's to her family and many friends.

Posted by: Don Bordeaux at February 20, 2008 03:14 PM

Please accept my sincere condolences. I have fond memories of your Mom and Dad and all of you.
My thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time.

Posted by: Bernard King at February 19, 2008 06:35 PM