Hazel Mae (Bennett) Hise

Hazel Mae (Bennett) Hise, age 85, of Bartow, WV passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV, where she had been a resident for five years.

She was born January 21, 1940 in Frank, a daughter of the late Arlie and Annie Katherine (Smith) Bennett.

A woman of great faith, Hazel was a member of Berwyn Baptist Church in College Park, MD and attended Frank Church of the Nazarene. Following her retirement as a nurse’s aide from the former Great Oaks Center, Mrs. Hise continued to work as a private caregiver. Amongst her many attributes, she will be most fondly remembered for her unwavering dedication to serving others and her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Clellon Clay “Hoppie” Hise; and seven siblings.

Surviving family members include her daughter, Jennifer Breeden and husband, Matthew of Monterey, Va.; sons, Andrew Hise and wife, Gloria of Monterey, Va., Keith Hise of Spring Hill, Fla., and Doug Hise of Westminster, MD.; sister, Betty Vandevander of Dunmore; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Hightown United Methodist Church with Rev. Andre Crummett officiating. Interment will follow in Hightown United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Andy Hise Jr., Cody Hise, Jeremiah Breeden, Josh Breeden, Zachariah Breeden, and Cody Howard.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hightown Cemetery, c/o Sarah Shifflett, 87 Maple Sugar Road, Hightown, Va. 24465.