Hazel McGhee Obituary
We announce the death of Hazel McGhee (Indianapolis, Indiana), born in Nitta Yuma, Mississippi, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Hazel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hazel McGhee to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Eva Jones. She is survived by: her aunt Attean Luke; her husband Delbert Gibson; her mother Ozella Thomas-Cosey; her son Dannie McGhee; her siblings, Evalee Thomas (Mary), Beatrice Jackson, Jimmie Thomas, Bobbie Thomas of David Thomas, K. C, J. B. Thomas, Lewis Williams and Ronnie Williams; her close friend David Campbell; her daughter Denise McGhee; her granddaughter Erika Norwood; her great grandchildren, Jamauri Rowe and Jariel Rowe; her great great grandchild Khalani Barber-Rowe; her siblings, Joyce Shorter (Orlando), Attean Thomas (Marvin), Ernestine Bonds, Estella Williams, Sylvester, William Thomas (Daisy), Gene Thomas (Veronica), Sam Williams (Shirley), Henry Williams Jr. (Kathy), Frankie Williams (Juanita) and Sunnie Williams (Debbie); and her sisters-in-law, Louise Thomas and Diane Hoggan. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the O'Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory (6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
