Hazel Rene Robinson was born to Mr. Elijah and Mrs. Pinkie Robinson on March 17, 1930, in Magnolia, AR, where she completed school.
She moved to California, where she met and married Leandrew Talley. The family grew, adding a baby girl, Cynthia La Tanya, and two boys, Lenard and Ocie. Hazel joined the Evening Star Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA. As an active church member, Hazel
taught Baptist Training Union, Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served on the Pastor’s Aide Committee.
The Family moved to San Diego and united with the Mt. Erie Baptist Church. The family regularly attended Sunday School and Church functions. Hazel sang in the Sanctuary Choir, served as an advisor to the GA Girls Auxiliary, and actively participated in the Missionary Department; Senior Women Auxiliary 2. She thoroughly enjoyed missionary outreach to homeless shelters and all opportunities to touch the lives of those less fortunate. In her role as Benevolent Coordinator, she ensured that Bereavement and
Get-Well cards were personalized and mailed to the masses in a timely manner.
Hazel was a member of the Eastern Star – Ada B. Cleveland Chapter #71. Hazel genuinely appreciated their goal of helping others. Hazel was also honored by the Philo Sorority for her dedication to benevolent services…Unsung Shero! Hazel served as a child caregiver at the Mt. Erie Christian Academy in San Diego.
Hazel was called home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2024.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; Elijah and Pinkie Robinson, grandchildren; Ocie and Ozzie Wright and Kemit Points, siblings; Mary Williams, Velree Coleman, Azerine Darden, Elie Robinson, Almor Robinson, Allie Ghant, Murine George, Bettie Smith and James Robinson.
She is survived by her daughter Cynthia La Tanya Talley, sons; Lenard Talley and Ocie Wright, grandchildren; Timothy Wright, Solira Ashley, Maurice Wright, Ocie Wright, Jr., Ocie Lee Points and Oceraya Points, sister Virginia Williams, godchildren; Mark McGough, Zondra Starks and Marcia (Toni) Williams, special friends; Mary Ann Chamberlain, Pearlene Johnson, Gracie McMurray, Bree Netherly, Lillie Richardson, Alberta Riley, Brenda Stevens, Valerie Ward, Millie Brazwell-Wilkes, The Cobb-Lucas-Nash-Donerson Family of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a countless host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and precious friends to mourn her passing and continue to celebrate her life.
