Hazel Austin

Austin, Hazel E., age 85, of Flint, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Funeral services will be 11AM Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Bethel Park Free Methodist Church or Genesee County Humane Society. Hazel was born in Alma, Michigan daughter of Chester and Florence (Meyers) Reed. She worked at AC for 12 years and retired from K-Mart after 16 years of service. Hazel married Darwin S. Austin Jr. in 1940 in Clinton, Michigan. Darwin preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving are her son, Arthur and wife Martha of Swartz Creek; grandson Stephen and wife Shelley Austin, granddaughter Krista Austin; great-grandchildren Logan, Ryan, Morgan, Haleigh, and several neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a brother. Those desiring may share online condolences or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.