Hazel Brumfield

Hazel Reed Brumfield, born on November 23, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Lizzy Reed, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio

Hazel was a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1959.  Hazel retired from Sears Roebuck as a Supervisor.  She was known for her love of fashion, particularly hats, and her devotion to the Lord and her Pastor.  Hazel was an active member of the Missionary Society at Phillips Temple under Pastor James E. Washington.

In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her sisters, Rosie Mae Ferguson, Gladys Lowe, Frankie Steverson, Winifred Wynn, Zelma “Zodie” Caldwell; brother, Thomas Reed Jr.; husband, Herbert D. Brumfield; along with best friends, Birda Harris and Hattie White.

Hazel is survived by her devoted son, Bradford E. Reed; stepdaughter, Cassandra Brumfield; grandchildren, Anthony (Ramona) Geiger of South Carolina; Mario (Portia) Reed, and Devin Reed; great-grandchildren, Chamari, Mariah, and Marli Reed of Dayton, Ohio, and Jalen and Ja'Nia Geiger of South Carolina; her extended family includes: adopted daughter, Pat (Bill) Ming, Debra Reed, Herman Edwards, Barbara and James Smartt, Saundra Payne, Kevan Beamon, Stephanie Hunter, and Artis Stromas; along with many loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

Funeral service 11 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Phillips Temple Church, 3620 Shiloh Springs Rd., Trotwood, OH. Visitation 10 am- 11 am at which time family will receive friends. Interment 11 am Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Dayton National Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home.

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