Hazel Genevieve Prescott, age 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South. She was born July 19, 1924, in Springfield, MO, to Herbert and Mabel (Carroll) Wrightsman.
She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, square dancing, RV traveling, and casino trips. She also was an active member and president of Grandmother’s Club of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Herbert Wrightsman, Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Overturf.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Robert W. Prescott, Springfield, MO; two daughters, Roberta Howard, Springfield, MO and Linda Romines and husband Douglas, Nixa, MO; five grandchildren, Wes Overturf, Sheila Bennett, Brian Romines, Rhonda Jasinski, and Kimberly Lewis; ten great-grandchildren, Dwight Lewis, Aaron Bennett, Kayla Lewis, Chris Jasinski, Shelby Romines, Samantha Bennett, Phillip Overturf, Katherine Jasinski, Garrett Romines, and Michael Jasinski; and a host of friends across the country.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 8, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. also in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.