Obituary

Hazel Ruth Jeffers

December 29, 1932 - January 29, 2026

Hazel Ruth Jeffers, age 93, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1932, in Conway, Arkansas. At a young age she move to Uvalde, Texas where she was raised. Hazel lived briefly in Bogalusa, Louisiana, Mobile, Alabama, Oneonta, Alabama, and Cullman, Alabama, before settling in Gadsden, Alabama, where she lived for the past 63 years. Hazel and her husband Lewis lived in Cherokee Estates, where they raised their four children and built a home centered on faith and family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lewis K. Jeffers; her son, Larry Jeffers; her grandson, Chris Jeffers; and her granddaughter, Alexis Ojeda.

She is survived by her loving children: Dianna Ojeda; Lewis A. Jeffers and wife Teresa; Mike Jeffers and wife Linda. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Alysse Ojeda; Jacob Jeffers and wife Gina; Brittney Blanton and husband Mike; Tonia Birmingham and husband Anthony. She is further survived by her great-grandchildren: Eli Blanton; Tyler Birmingham; Curtis Birmingham; and Jeremiah Birmingham, Janessa Ojeda, Aydn Pagonia

She was a faithful member of Paden Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years. She also taught kindergarten for many years, touching the lives of countless children with her patience, love, and faith.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Gadsden Health and Rehab Nursing Home, where Hazel spent the last two years of her life, and especially to her aide, Brittany, who loved and cared for her during this time.

Services  will be held Monday, February 2, 2025 at Crestwood Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.   Services will began with a viewing from 9:00 AM till 11:00 and the funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM.

Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery in Gadsden is in charge of arrangements.