Hazel (Steele) Flora, 100, of New Albany, IN went to meet her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Awaiting her in heaven is her husband, John Flora, Sr.; daughter, Janet Roberts; son, Richard Flora; parents, Warner & Lillie (Lawson) Steele; sisters, Ada Buchheit &Ora Lee Thien; brother, William Steele.
Hazel was born on April 4, 1915 in Floyd County, IN. She was the last remaining charter member of the Wesleyan Church where she served as secretary and treasurer. She was the chief cook for the Silver Heights Camp Meeting Association for many years. Hazel was an excellent seamstress and sewed for numerous friends, family and church members.
She is survived by her children, John Flora, Jr. (Marlene) of New Albany, IN, Mary Eiler of Richmond,VA, William Flora (Margie) of Jupiter, FL, and Carl Flora (Sue) of New Albany, IN; siblings, Loretta Cox of Berea, KY, Edna Deich of New Albany, IN, and John "Jack" Steele of New Albany, IN; daughter-in-law, Rita Flora; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 27 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM Monday, November 23, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions in Hazel's name can be made to Grace Pointe Wesleyan Church (2219 Spring Avenue, New Albany, IN 47150).
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