Mrs. Hazel Irene Laney Luther, 97, of Telford, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.
Hazel was born in Brasstown to the late Frank and Lillie Bradshaw Laney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2005 by her husband of 64 years, George Luther; daughter, Deanna Loretta McClanahan; sisters, Mary Lee Hoskins, Ruth Intha Eubank, Jessie Mae Watson; brothers, Billy Laney, Roy Elmer Laney and Franklin DeVeraux Laney.
She is survived by son, Marty George Luther (Sandy) of Morristown, Tenn.; daughters, Wanda Joyce Musick (Wayne) of Morristown, and Donna Kay Barrow of the home; grandchildren, Sharon Peterson, Lesley Musick, Laura Carter, Kevin McClanahan, Heather Mayes, Brent Musick, Jennifer Harbin, John Barrow and Laney Mangum; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and two very special cats.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Luther graduated from Murphy High School in 1939. Mrs. Luther went to school and worked for a few years in the 1950s as a hairdresser and would usually complement people on their hair in her later years.
She married George Luther on March 18, 1941, in Blairsville, Ga. She was a loving and faithful wife, wonderful mother and precious grandmother endearingly known as Nanny.
She made many beautiful quilts and clothes for her daughters.
After George’s retirement, they traveled 49 states by tour buses making many friends. She never met a stranger.
She was an avid bird watcher, especially hummingbirds. She loved collecting rocks on her travels and picnics with her family. She also enjoyed looking at her flowers in her garden.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Hamblen Memorial Gardens in Morristown, Tenn., with Kevin McClanahan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity.
The family would like to thank Mountain States Hospice, especially Lynn and Becky for their caring guidance. A very special thank you to Angela from in-home services for her loving kindness.
Condolences may be sent to the Luther family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jonesborough, Tenn., 423-753-3821, is in charge of arrangements.