Hazel Laverne Walker, age 99, of Sunderland, MD passed away January 12, 2013 at her home. She was born August 24, 1913 in Riverside, CA to William and Rena (Smith) Igou. She was raised and educated in California. Hazel married John Emil Walker August 2, 1959 in Washington, DC. Mr. Walker died May 5, 1995. Hazel owned and operated a restaurant in Maryland until retiring. Hazel was a special woman who lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed bingo, horse racing, and playing the slots at Midway in Delaware. Hazel enjoyed holidays and gatherings with her special friends that were her family. She loved telling jokes and the companionship of her Chihuahua, Peanut.
Hazel is survived by two daughters, Sharon G. Kelley of California and Lisa Jan Walker-Singh of South Carolina; a granddaughter Amerita Singh of South Carolina, and two sisters, Jean Harper of Alabama and Chris Wade of Indiana.