Hazel Mullins, age 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday September 19, 2022 at NW Health-La Porte, surrounded by her family.

 

She was born on December 13, 1948 in Jackson, KY, the daughter of Earl and Patsy (Miller) Stacy.

 

On June 19, 1965, in Knox, IN, Hazel married Farley Mullins and together they moved to La Porte.  Hazel was a member of the FreeWill Baptist Church in Rolling Prairie, where she taught Sunday School and volunteered with the Vacation Bible School, helping with crafts. She was a former league bowler, loved reading, playing games on her iPad and working puzzles.  Hazel was known for her straw hats, which she decorated and gave to her family and friends, and she enjoyed singing. Her family was precious to her and she will be missed by those who survive, including her husband, Farley; her daughters, Farlene Ann (Booter) Prater of Jackson, KY, Rebecca Rose (Tom) Koenig of South Barrington, IL, Elizabeth Michelle Mullins of La Porte; brothers, Shelby Stacy of Jackson, KY, Thurman Stacy of Jackson, Clifford Stacy of Union Mills, IN, Earl C. Stacy of Jackson; sisters, Gladys Howard of La Porte, Rose Mullins of Jackson, Lesa Vallo of La Porte; grandchildren Emily Byrd, Taylor Koenig, Kayla Koenig; great-grandchildren Brooklynn Mullins, Parker Mullins, Eve Mullins, Jayson Byrd and a large extended family.

 

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers and 1 sister.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday September 24, 2022, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon at the funeral home, with Pastor Verlin Combs, officiating. Interment will follow at the Kingsbury Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to her family in care of Haverstock Funeral Home.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.