Hazel Qualls Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hazel Qualls, 84, passed away on November 1, 2015 at Heritage Manor in Plano, Texas. She was born on November 23, 1930 in Hockley County, Texas to Elbert Vernon Rogers and Ena Brock Rogers. Hazel grew up in Seminole, Texas and graduated from Seminole High School. Hazel married James Riley Qualls in Lovington, New Mexico in 1949. Together they raised 2 daughters, Wanda Florence Qualls and Geneva Lehrman-Howell. They were happily married for 50 years. James and Hazel enjoyed taking summer fishing trips to Stanford, Texas. Hazel, who was known by many as Meme, thoroughly enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and spent many hours completing crossword puzzles. She was also known for her hand sewn quilts and won several county fair awards for her craftsmanship. But her true joy came from spending time with her family and friends. Hazel is survived by her daughter, Wanda Florence Qualls of Brownfield, Texas; her siblings, Ruth Hudson of Fort Worth, Texas; Joyce Ring (Bruce Ring) of Granbury, Texas; Marvin Rogers (Jane Rogers) of McAllen, Texas; her granddaughters, Danielle Lehrman Carter(Dee Carter) of Plano, Texas; Alissa Lehrman Iltis (Shawn Iltis) of Tucson, Arizona; Kylie Denae Qualls of Brownfield, Texas; and her great-granddaughters, Amaya Jordynn Qualls, Sydni Evelyn Iltis, Kimberlynn Grace Welch, Ellison Paige Iltis and Addison Sheree Welch. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Ena Rogers; husband, James Riley Qualls; siblings, Stanley Clinton Rogers, Elbert Vernon Rogers, and Lloyd Dow Rogers; and daughter, Geneva Lehrman-Howell. A memorial service will be held at Distinctive Life, 1611 North Central Expressway, Plano, Texas on November 21, 2015 at 11 o'clock in the morning. Flowers donations may be sent to Distinctive Life. Family is requesting red and white arrangements.