Hazel Little

Hazel Christine Little (Graff), age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Findlay, Ohio after a brief illness. Hazel was born on April 16, 1927 in Olaton, Kentucky and raised by her beloved uncle and aunt, Roy and Florence Graff. She attended the Berea Foundation School in Berea, KY. While at Berea, she became an English tutor for a handsome young sailor, Charles Little, just returning from service in WWII. She joyfully became his wife on her birthday, April 16, 1948. In the early years of their marriage, Hazel worked as a waitress, telephone operator, and file clerk as they started their family. Later they moved to Columbus, OH where they raised their four children. Hazel had a strong desire to help others and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, and PTA member. She was artistic and enjoyed sewing for her girls, crocheting, painting, and cooking. She shared her love of roses through her involvement in the Columbus Garden Club. Hazel loved the Lord and was a member of Fairmoor Presbyterian Church and Walnut Heights Baptist Church. She also enjoyed singing in the church choirs and served on the Executive Committee of the East Columbus Christian Women's Club. While in Columbus, she was a volunteer organizer for the American Cancer Society and founded a coupon/refunding club. Hazel and Charles moved to Beavercreek, OH in 1999 where they became active members of Patterson Park Church. Everyone who knew Hazel knew of her love for her family, community, and her cardinal collection. Survivors include daughters, Flo (Dave) Rankin of North Canton, Ohio; Debby Richardson of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, Sharon (Pete) Male of Findlay, Ohio, and son, Dave (Sharon) Little of Middleton, Wisconsin; half-sister, Violet Valetta; seven grandsons, Andy, Scott, Stephen, Anthony, Chad, Chris, and Paul; one granddaughter, Rachel; three great grandchildren, Samantha, Hadley, and Heath, and a grand nephew, Adam Jones, all of whom she adored and was in turn, adored by them. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years and 1 day, Charles Little; uncle and aunt, Roy and Florence Graff, and half-brother, Les Huff. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at Patterson Park Church, 3655 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45430, where a funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm. She will be laid to rest at David's Cemetery, Kettering, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patterson Park Church in Hazel's honor.