Melba Roann Hazel

November 29, 1940 - March 15, 2021

Funeral services for Melba Roann Hazel will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 18th with a visitation hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home, with Pastor Thomas Ayers officiating. She was born on November 29, 1940 to the late Johnnie R. and Mae Dean Ledbetter. She passed away on March 15, 2021 in Longview, Texas and will be laid to rest in Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview. Melba met and married the love of her life, James Alford Hazel. She is survived by her husband James of 65 years; daughter Cindy (Hazel) Owen; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy (Hazel) and Wayne Cisco, Jr.; granddaughter, Heather (Cisco) and husband Martin Downs; great-granddaughter, Kinley Downs; two special sister-in-laws, Ina Marie and Totsie along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Melba was a homemaker and her passion and joy in life was taking care of her family who always came first to her. She was well loved and will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her. A special thank you to HeartsWay Hospice in Longview for their attention and care for Melba. She is in the loving arms of Jesus until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center or charity of your choice.