Hazel Crabtree

IN MEMORY OF: Hazel Crabtree Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois Hazel Crabtree, age 80, of Murphysboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:10 a.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Hazel was born on February 18, 1942 in Murphysboro, a daughter of Curt and Mary (Miller) Crabtree. She married Norman Smith, Sr. and to this union nine wonderful children were born. Hazel first worked for Brown Shoe Factory in Murphysboro for over twenty years. After that she worked as a CNA for Jackson County Nursing Home and finished her working career as an over the road truck driver. Her most important job, however, was the job of being a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.. She loved her family more than anything and cherished her time spent with them. Hazel was of the Pentecostal faith and loved quilting. She made quilts for the Storm Riders Motorcycle Club, nursing homes and hospitals. Survivors include seven children, Janet (Eric) Plucker of Murphysboro, Robert (Edna) Smith of Benton, Lori Marsh (John) of Benton, Donnie Smith of Zeigler, Norman Smith, Jr. of Benton, Steve Smith of Desoto and Danny Smith of Benton; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lela Caswell and Marge Braden; three brothers, Dean (Cheryl) Crabtree, John Crabtree and Dale Crabtree; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Norman Smith, Sr.; a daughter, Linda Dianne Brock; a son, Jerry Lynn Smith; a grandson, Eric Matthew Spurgeon; four brothers, Doyle Lee Crabtree, Jeff Crabtree, Dewey Crabtree and Don Crabtree; and one sister, Carol Daily. Funeral services will be held at Crain Funeral Home, 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. Hazel’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the Storm Riders Motorcycle Club for their friendship and to the staff at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin and Heartland Regional Medical Center for their excellent care.

Hazel Crabtree

February 18, 1942 - November 22, 2022