Obit for Hazel posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger
Mar 12, 1915 - Oct 18, 2012

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Hazel Irene Nance, 97, died October 18, after a brief illness. Mrs. Nance was born March 12, 1915, to Letha and Fred McMichael near Carnegie, OK and was the second of five girls.  Hazel met Troy B. Nance and they married November 12, 1932 in a double wedding ceremony with her sister, Gladys.  The Nances enjoyed 67 years of marriage together until Troy’s death in 2001.  They were parents to three sons, Eldon, Troy Lee and Lynden.

In their early years, the Nances farmed and owned a grocery store in Carnegie.  Later, they moved to Garden City, Kansas, where they owned and operated a help yourself laundry. As a dedicated wife, mother, and business owner, Mrs. Nance knew the meaning of hard work, sacrifice, and a strong faith which she demonstrated her entire life. In 1952, Troy and Hazel moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she worked many years for the Bureau of Land Management. Memories and times in Alaska shaped a large part of the Nances’ life together.

Beginning their retirement in 1974, the Nances returned to Oklahoma and made their home in Norman.  They were grateful for many years of good health and enjoyed group travel tours during those years. They served together as drivers for Norman’s Meals on Wheels and were active at St. Stephens United Methodist Church.  Through World’s Children, the Nances sponsored 3 foster children in India. Mrs. Nance was active in the Norman Christian Women’s Club and St. Stephen’s Building Committee and Top of the Hill group. Her qualities of leadership and a strong work ethic were demonstrated in all she did. 

One of Hazel’s greatest joys was investing in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, reading and collecting bells from many countries.

In addition to her delicious homemade rolls, wonderful holiday meals and special talent of writing poems at family gatherings, Mrs. Nance will be remembered for her strong faith in God. Her Christian example and legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Troy B. Nance, and her son Lynden B. Nance.

Survivors include her son Eldon E. Nance and wife Maria of Norman; son Troy Lee Nance, of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughter-in-law Madeline Nance of Fairbanks, Alaska; sister Freda Evans of Canton, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Special thanks are extended to the loving nurses and staff at Noble Health Care and Good Shepherd Hospice for their exceptional care of Mrs. Nance. 

Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, at St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Norman with Reverend Amy Venable officiating. Burial will be in the Norman IOOF Cemetery.  Arrangements for Hazel and her family were placed in the care of the Vice family at Havenbrook Funeral Home. 

Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Monday. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 1801 W. Brooks, Norman, Oklahoma.

Online condolences may be made at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.