Hazel V. Kinder, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on March 26, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff.
Hazel was born on Feb. 16, 1925, to John Washington and Maggie Lee (Finch) McPherson in Holland, Arkansas. She married William (Vernon) Kinder in England, Arkansas.
Hazel and Vernon were married 57 years. Vernon, who was her schoolteacher in high school, was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked and later returned to Pine Bluff, where they met again and later married.
Hazel was a homemaker sewing for many people in the Poplar Bluff Community. She enjoyed refinishing furniture and reupholstering.
Hazel is survived by her sons. Eddie Kinder and wife Peggy, Danny Kinder and daughter, Devona Kinder. She had nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents John and Maggie McPherson, husband Vernon, son Billy and grand-daughter Rebecca Beston.
The funeral was held on March 29 at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Fowler Sullivan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to: St. Jude’s and Shriner’s Hospitals and DAV (Disabled American Veteran’s)