Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Hazel Ozell Townsend, age 88, of Jasper, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. She was born September 3, 1936 to Jay and Clomia West on Burnt Mountain. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in the Ludville Community. Hazel married J. A. (James Andrew) Townsend on September 20, 1958. They were married for 49 years when he passed in an accident on November 2007. The happiest day of their lives was the day God blessed them with their daughter, Sharon. Hazel had a deep love for cooking, canning, and crafting. She poured her heart into every quilt she made. A true homemaker in every sense, she took pride in creating a warm and welcoming home filled with the comforting aromas of homemade meals and the beauty of her handmade creations. Her talents and dedication to caring for her family left a lasting legacy of love. Hazel is survived by her daughter, Sharon Hope Townsend of Talking Rock; brother, Raymond West of Fairmount; sister, Ester Pinyan of Fairmount; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Judy West of White; sister-in-law, Jean Hall of Ranger; and brother-in-law, Herbert Miller of Ranger. Nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by parents, Jay and Clomia Long West; husband, J.A. (James Andrew) Townsend; brother, Troy West; sisters, Jewell West, Lois West Miller; sisters-in-law, Geneva West, Brenda West, and brother-in-law, Ralph Pinyan. Funeral Services will be held 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at Friendship Baptist Church, Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Friendship Baptist Church. And a special thank you to Hazel's caretakers for the last two years and the staff of The Lodge at Stephens Lake and Compassus Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.