Hazel Edna Thomas

Hazel Edna Cousten Thomas, 94, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2013, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.Hazel was born November 7, 1918, in Tyler County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Creen Anthony (Jack) Cousten and Chesta Belle Strickland Cousten.She graduated from Tyler County High School, attended Mountain State Business College and was a member of Gihon United Methodist Church. She was a member of Camden Clark Hospital Auxiliary; served as President of the Gihon Elementary School PTA and was awarded a lifetime membership in the West Virginia PTA. She worked at several businesses in the Parkersburg area, including Heck's Department Store, Reichart's Furniture Store, and Uptowner Inn. She owned and operated the Klothes Kloset Consignment Shop. Hazel loved to travel (especially to historic sites), read, work puzzles and cook for her family.She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lawrence A. Thomas in 198;, an infant son, Kermith Robert; and son, William Keith Thomas in 1961; four brothers, Russell, Ralph, Arthur and Robert Cousten; and two sisters, Dorothy Housten and Velma Mead.Hazel is survived by four children, Donald D. Thomas of Spencer, Sandra K. Harding, Joyce A. Thomas and Randy L. Thomas all of Parkersburg, w.Va.; five grandchildren, Bryan Keith Thomas (Debbie) of Parkersburg, W.Va., Cindy Hagmann (Walter) of Woodbridge, Virginia, Angela Lynott (Gary Miller) of Belpre, Ohio, Chad Harding (Leanna) of Davisville, W.Va., and Amanda Thomas of Lexington, Kentucky; ten great-grandchildren, Michele Haught, Crystal Lynott, Jordan Miller, Justin, Scottie and Quentin Hagmann, Brielle Thomas, Kai Simpson, Darby Harper and Jenna Harding; and five great-great grandchildren, Cheylynn, Raleigh, Lucas, Oliviaand Landon.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August, 27, 2013 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Reverend Jim Eakle officiating. Burial will follow at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the funeral home.