Hazel L. Chambless

Hazel L. Chambless, 87, of Nederland, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Cypress Glen Nursing Home, in Port Arthur. Born July 15, 1923 to Nellie Mae Brown and Frank Johansen in Ringgold, Texas, she was a resident of the area for over fifty years.  Hazel was a retired teacher from the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District. 

She is survived by her daughter, Katrina Janan Bennett of Nederland; son, Jaime Joe Chambless and his wife Brenda, of Nederland; grandchildren, Kimberly McMains, Clint Chambless, Derek Chambless, Amber Escagne, Brandon Bennett; and great grandchildren, Hallie McMains, Macie McMains, Jessica King, Evan Escagne, Sammy Escagne, Emmy Chambless, Ty Chambless, and Nash Chambless.

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Thomas Chambless; and brother Arthur Johansen.

A gathering of her family and friends will be on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland.  An interment will follow on a later date in Ringgold, Texas.