Hazel Ann Purdum Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Hazel Ann Purdum (Dresden, Tennessee), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Hazel Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Purdum and Mary Sherrick; and her brothers, Dale and Troy Purdum. She is survived by: her children, John Wright (Sabrina) and Vanessa Purdum-Smith (Kyle); and her siblings, Bill Purdum and Kathleen Frenyea. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren.
