FRANKLIN - Hazel Mae DuFour, 103, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2021.
She was born in Young Harris, Georgia, to the late Leander Burrell and Texie Cheek Burrell on Oct. 7, 1918. Mom, as everyone knew her, grew up in Franklin but lived in many parts of the country. When her husband retired, they returned to North Carolina until the end of her life.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid gardener and had many beautiful gardens throughout her life wherever she lived. She had the most wonderful sense of humor, and the house was always filled with laughter and her soft, pleasant humming. She loved canning, cooking (best pies ever) and hosting large family reunions every year.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. DuFour and her first child, James O’Neal DuFour. She is survived by her five daughters, Bette Carman of Franklin, Nora Bakkebo of Otto, Ann Chersky of Franklin, Christina Brown of Franklin, and Jean DuFour of San Pedro, California; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We are rejoicing and comforted knowing she’s with her Savior and the loved ones that went on before her. She will be missed by all who have been blessed to have known her, but we know we will see her again.
A memorial service was held at Macon Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 20. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.