Hazel Hester Pinion

Hazel Hester Pinion, age 95 of Berry AL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at DCH of Northport. Services will be Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Bro. Bobby Pendley, Bro. Clyde Stevens, and Sis. Judy Elmore will be officiating the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

Hazel Hester Pinion is preceded in death by her husband; Coleman Pinion, parents; Ed Gray, and Josephine Gray, and granddaughter; Tomee Pinion. 

She is survived by her daughters; Patricia (Paul) Ernest of Berry AL, Linda (Allen) Nabors of Samantha AL, Charlotte (Eddie “Hon”) West of Fayette AL, and Debra Harper of Berry AL, grandchildren; Tammie (Glenn) Cupit of Berry AL, Russel (Debbie) Edmonson of Winfield AL, Pam (Randall) Cannon of Berry AL, Jody Pinion of Samantha AL, Shawna West of Fayette AL, Matthew (Nicki) West of Fayette AL, Zack (Ashley) Smith of Northport AL, Shannon Smith of Berry AL, great-grandchildren; Peyton (Lane) Lowery of Berry AL, Paige (Skyler) Simmons of Berry AL, Dana (Tyler) Green of Winfield AL, Delana Edmonson of Winfield AL, Megan (Shane) Westbrook of Berry AL, Zane (Hannah) Cannon of Fayette AL, Hunter Cannon of Berry AL, Jerrad Pinion of Northport AL, Jacob Pinion of Northport AL, Alexandra Pinion of Tuscaloosa AL, Katelyn Vann of Fayette AL, Jadyn Vann of Fayette AL, Landon West of Fayette AL, Jacey (Connor) Woods of Berry AL, Jace Smith of Berry AL, Trent (Devin) Smith of Berry AL, Jayden Smith of Berry AL, and Livi Smith of Northport AL, great-great grandchildren; Tatum Lowery of Berry AL, Scout Lowery of Berry AL, Eli Green of Winfield AL, Lanny Finch of Berry AL, Aiden Seitz of Berry AL, Cannon Westbrook of Berry AL, and John Grayson Smith of Berry AL, and bonus great-great grandchildren; Max Westbrook of Berry AL, Caylee Westbrook of Berry AL, and Taylor Westbrook of Berry AL. 

Hazel Hester Pinion was born on January 15th 1929 in the town of Berry. She was born to Minnie Collins, of Berry, then at the age of 5 months old adopted by Ed and Ophelia Josephine Gray. 

Hazel was a loving mother and grandmother to 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. 

Outside of spending time with her family, she found joy in the simple pleasures, whether it was sewing and quilting, fishing, or exploring the countryside where she grew up. 

Hazel loved her family dearly, but her greatest love was for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was saved at Pleasant Hill Church on October of 1987. On January 14, 1990, Hazel became a member of Trinity Church of God then later was baptized in Morrisons Pond in June 17, 1990. Hazel returned to Pleasant Hill on August 9, 2020 and remained there until her passing. 

Hazel brought her family up, instilling Christ’s values in them. She was a pillar of strength and wisdom, offering guidance and support through life’s triumphs and trials. As we gather to honor Hazel’s life, let us celebrate the impact she made on everyone and the memories that will forever be in our hearts.

Pallbearers will be Zane Cannon, Hunter Cannon, Jayden Smith, Zack Smith, Shannon Smith, and Jace Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Randall Cannon, Glenn Cupit, Skylar Simmons, Lane Lowery, Shane Westbrook, and Connor Woods.