Hazel S. Love

Hazel Seals Love, age 75, passed away on May 13, 2013 in Pickerington, OH. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Kilmichael, Ms to Anthony and Lida Seals.
Hazel graduated Valedictorian from her high school. She graduated from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She met Troy at Jackson State and married him upon graduation. The couple moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1962. She served as an impassioned educator in the Columbus Public Schools system for over 30 years as a 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher, reading specialist, administrator and served as a Pupil Community Liaison for the district. She was well-respected and loved by the students she served and her co-workers. She was a finalist for national teacher of the year. Once retired, she dedicated her life to her grandchildren and their education by volunteering in their classrooms and activities until her health declined.
Troy and Hazel were happily married and inseparable for nearly 52 years. Hazel was a loyal member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She enjoyed travelling all over the U.S. by motor home with her camper club friends. She was a member of National African American RV Association (NAARVA) and Columbus Camper Club (CCC). While maintaining a humble spirit, Hazel embraced the finer things in life and made a conscious effort to expose her children to the same. She loved to read, travel, shop and spend time with her family. She championed a number of causes for children. She gave of her time and resources to anyone in need. She received a number of academic accolades and awards related to teaching and community service.
Hazel is survived by her devoted and beloved spouse, Troy, of Pickerington, OH where they have resided for the last seven years; her daughters, Gina Love-Walker, M.D. (Doug). of Pickerington, OH and Lolita Love of Cincinnati, OH; stepsons Troy Love, Jr. (Lillian) of Branson, MS, Michael Love (Joann) of Brandon, MS and Ellis Johnson (Annette) of Edwards, MS; her grandchildren: Austin Walker, Alexis Walker, Zachary Love and Grayson Love- Dykes. Her Godchildren: Ashandra McLymont of Gahanna, OH and Anthony Kittrell of Columbus, IN; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her devoted cousin and sister-in-law, Jessie Love and brother-in-law, Robert Love of Jackson, MS., and only living aunt, Mary Seals Campbell, of Kilmichael, MS.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Lida Seals, only sibling, Minola Price, brother- in- law, Clem Price and her niece, Jacqui Price Gandy.