Athens - Hazel Whitehead Ivey, 92, of Athens, died peacefully on Sunday, June 12, at St. Mary's Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years, Marion Cody Ivey Sr.
Hazel was born in Athens on March 25, 1919, one of eight children of James Fred and Floy Eugenia Landrum Whitehead. She graduated from Athens High School in 1936 and attended the University of Georgia, where she studied music with Dr. Hugh Hodgson.
An accomplished musician, Hazel was the first female member of the UGA Marching Band, and played the piano and sang with Stu McGarity and Hux Jackson and their dance bands in the 1930's and 1940's. In the 1950's, Hazel was church organist at First Baptist Church. She was a member of American Society of Composers & Publishers (ASCAP) and published many compositions for hand bells and choir, including a special arrangement of her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace".
Hazel and Marion were charter members of Beech Haven Baptist Church. She served the Music Ministry as church pianist, church organist, music director, choir director, and hand bell director, as well as member of the Sanctuary Choir for 52 years. Her church and her music were expressions of her deep and abiding faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.
An active citizen in Athens, her service to the community included past President of the Athens General Hospital Auxiliary (now ARMC), past President of the Bobbin Mill Garden Club, board member of Athens YWCO, and member of Entre Nous Club.
Survivors include five sons, one daughter, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was born in Athens on March 25, 1919, one of eight children of James Fred and Floy Eugenia Landrum Whitehead. She graduated from Athens High School in 1936 and attended the University of Georgia, where she studied music with Dr. Hugh Hodgson.
An accomplished musician, Hazel was the first female member of the UGA Marching Band, and played the piano and sang with Stu McGarity and Hux Jackson and their dance bands in the 1930's and 1940's. In the 1950's, Hazel was church organist at First Baptist Church. She was a member of American Society of Composers & Publishers (ASCAP) and published many compositions for hand bells and choir, including a special arrangement of her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace".
Hazel and Marion were charter members of Beech Haven Baptist Church. She served the Music Ministry as church pianist, church organist, music director, choir director, and hand bell director, as well as member of the Sanctuary Choir for 52 years. Her church and her music were expressions of her deep and abiding faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.
An active citizen in Athens, her service to the community included past President of the Athens General Hospital Auxiliary (now ARMC), past President of the Bobbin Mill Garden Club, board member of Athens YWCO, and member of Entre Nous Club.
Survivors include five sons, one daughter, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Athens - Hazel Whitehead Ivey, 92, of Athens, died peacefully on Sunday, June 12, at St. Mary's Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years, Marion Cody Ivey Sr.
Hazel was born in Athens on March 25, 1919, one of eight children of James Fred and Floy Eugenia Landrum Whitehead. She graduated from Athens High School in 1936 and attended the University of Georgia, where she studied music with Dr. Hugh Hodgson.
An accomplished musician, Hazel was the first female member of the UGA Marching Band, and played the piano and sang with Stu McGarity and Hux Jackson and their dance bands in the 1930's and 1940's. In the 1950's, Hazel was church organist at First Baptist Church. She was a member of American Society of Composers & Publishers (ASCAP) and published many compositions for hand bells and choir, including a special arrangement of her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace".
Hazel and Marion were charter members of Beech Haven Baptist Church. She served the Music Ministry as church pianist, church organist, music director, choir director, and hand bell director, as well as member of the Sanctuary Choir for 52 years. Her church and her music were expressions of her deep and abiding faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.
An active citizen in Athens, her service to the community included past President of the Athens General Hospital Auxiliary (now ARMC), past President of the Bobbin Mill Garden Club, board member of Athens YWCO, and member of Entre Nous Club.
Survivors include five sons, one daughter, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was born in Athens on March 25, 1919, one of eight children of James Fred and Floy Eugenia Landrum Whitehead. She graduated from Athens High School in 1936 and attended the University of Georgia, where she studied music with Dr. Hugh Hodgson.
An accomplished musician, Hazel was the first female member of the UGA Marching Band, and played the piano and sang with Stu McGarity and Hux Jackson and their dance bands in the 1930's and 1940's. In the 1950's, Hazel was church organist at First Baptist Church. She was a member of American Society of Composers & Publishers (ASCAP) and published many compositions for hand bells and choir, including a special arrangement of her favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace".
Hazel and Marion were charter members of Beech Haven Baptist Church. She served the Music Ministry as church pianist, church organist, music director, choir director, and hand bell director, as well as member of the Sanctuary Choir for 52 years. Her church and her music were expressions of her deep and abiding faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.
An active citizen in Athens, her service to the community included past President of the Athens General Hospital Auxiliary (now ARMC), past President of the Bobbin Mill Garden Club, board member of Athens YWCO, and member of Entre Nous Club.
Survivors include five sons, one daughter, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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