Hazel A. Hill, nee Moore, of Jackson, went home to be with Christ at Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls, at the age of 72.

She was born April 29, 1927, in Ashland, to the late Earl and Dorothy (nee Pederson) Moore, and married Reginald Hill on Feb. 9, 1947, in Ashland.

Following their marraige, the couple moved to Milwaukee where they lived until moving to Jackson in 1979.

She was employed at Wisconsin Pharmacal in Jackson for many years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of New Hope United Church of Christ, Jackson, had a great love of music and was a gifted violinist.

Hazel was the beloved mother of four children, Rev. James (Sandi) of Jackson, William (Linda) of Rhinelander, Cheryl (Johnny) Wilks of Milwaukee and Brian of Jackson; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, Katie (Brian) Zirbes, Brydie Hill, Michael Hill, Kassi Hill, Vicki Wilks, Jennifer Wilks, Jenene Wilks and Johnny Wilks Jr.; loving great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren, Monique, Brittany, Jonathan, Samara, Ashley, Charles, Elijah, Desiree and C.J., and dear sister of Leenie (Dick) Kuzzy, Joan (Emmett) Wolfgram, Don (Pat) Moore and James "Herbie" (Noreen) Moore, all of Ashland. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death was an infant son, Charles.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 26, at 4 p.m. at New Hope United Church of Christ, Jackson, with Rev. Fred Bretsch officiating. Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Friendens Cemetery, Jackson.

Visitation at the church only will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until the time of services.

Memorials to the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson are appreciated.