Hazel Emory Alford Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Hazel Emory Alford (Travelers Rest, South Carolina), born in Greenville, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 18, 2025 at the age of 87. 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 Emory Alford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William P. Emory and Berdell Emory. She is survived by: her children, James Hawkins, Billy Ray Hawkins (Suzette) and Tammy Wyatt (Barry); her grandchildren, Justin C. Lowery (Davida), Michael Hawkins (Cheyenne), Kristy Vaughn (Jimmy), Corey Hawkins, Stephanie Arnold (Eric), Ashley Hindman (Stephen) and Misty Jones (Jeremy); her great grandchildren, Nolan Lowery, Micah Lowery, Allie Pool, Kirstin Arnold, Makenzie Arnold, Skylar Arnold, Beau Arnold, Reagan Reynolds, Jordan Reynolds, Peighton Vaughn, Thomas Vaughn, Jaxson Hawkins, Houston Hawkins, Ben Jones, Talon Hindman and Raelon Hindman; her sisters, Joyce Farthing and Carol Boozer; her husband Vernon L. Alford, Sr.; her children, Michael Hawkins, Lisa Epps and Susan Hawkins; and her siblings, Grady Emory, J. Raymond Emory, David Emory, Grace Bowers, Viola Littleton, Pauline Bowers, Lela Emory, Juanita Green and Jessie Horton.

Visitation was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM at the Howze Mortuary (6714 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Howze Mortuary Chapel (6714 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690). A burial was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Mountain View Memorial Park (7 Duncan Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690).