Hazel Irene Mathena Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 12, 2025, at the age of 88, Hazel Irene Mathena of Clendenin, West Virginia passed away. 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 Irene Mathena to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Hazel find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Henry and Virginia Elizabeth Kegley Umbarger; her son Gary Allen Mathena; and her brother Fid Umbarger. She is survived by: her daughter Barbara; her children-in-law, Brian Odell of Clendenin, WV and Virginia Mathena of Atkins; her granddaughters, Patricia (Matt Davenport), April Spain of Atkins, Melanie (Frank Bostic) and Melissa Odell of Clendenin, WV; and her brother John Umbarger of Monterey, TN. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
