Hazel Moss Shows

Hazel Moss Shows, 93, of Laurel, passed away on September 4, 2017 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Soso First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. Interment will be at Union Line Cemetery. Rev. Jim Taylor and Rev. Eric Estes will officiate. Mrs. Hazel was raised in the Union Line Community and lived there for the rest of her life. She was a well- respected, much loved pillar of the community. Mrs. Hazel worked in the Jones County School System for over 30 years, where she made a lasting impression on many lives. She enjoyed telling stories about her former students. She never had to discipline them to earn their respect and obedience. She had a presence about her that made people want to listen. Mrs. Hazel was a wise lady who did not mind sharing advice, whether good or bad, with anyone who needed it. Mrs. Hazel loved to be visited by her friends and neighbors in the community. She enjoyed rocking on her front porch while laughing and sharing stories with whomever stopped by. And oh how she loved her family. She was the true matriarch of a very large family. She loved all her children and grandchildren with all her heart. But those babies, Mrs. Hazel loved her babies, and she had plenty. She would tell anyone she talked to about all of her babies. Even at 93, her mind was so sharp that she could tell you the traits of each one of them. And even though her stern, loving hands will be missed here on Earth, there is no doubt Mrs. Hazel is in Heaven surrounded by loved ones eating honeybuns while telling her stories already. She was a long-time member of Soso First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin and Bessie Parrish; brother, Ellis Parrish, sister, Audie Holloway; brother, Hollis Parrish; sister, Evelyn Fowler; sister, Patsy Eubanks; son Russell Moss, first husband of 63 years, Sherrell Moss; and 2nd husband of 11 years, Bradford Shows. Survivors include brother, Jimmy Ray Parrish; daughter, Becky Mapp (Richard); daughter, Kathy Crocker (Gary); son Rudy Moss (Peggy); daughter, Sherry Ladd (Keith); 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 9 great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, many friends and loved ones. Pallbearers will be Skyler Ladd, Seth Ladd, Zachary Moss, Dana Ainsworth, Mike Smith, and Chris Carlisle. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Moss, Chris Feely, Jonathan Walters, David Jones, Steve Crager, Daniel Valentine, and David Sims. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to The ARC of Southeast Mississippi, P. O. Box 18800, Hattiesburg, MS 39404-8800 (www.hattiesburgarc.com) in honor of Brodie Moss. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Hazel Moss Shows

April 24, 1924 - September 4, 2017