Mrs. Hazel Wideman Smith, 79, of 1918 Francis Street passed away September 8, 2021 at her home. She was born October 3, 1941 to the late George and Lessie B. Wideman in Anderson, SC.

Hazel was a retired employee of Holiday Inn Select. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Geraldine Wideman, son George Wideman and a host of uncles and aunts.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Ernest Smith; four daughters, Cynthia Dianne Wideman (Paul), Cheryl Lewis, Bernadette (Walter) Martin and Rochelle (Robert)Tomlin; one son, Charles Wideman; 13 grandchildren, Chris Wideman, Tiffany (Dana) Patterson, Ebony (Monterio) Jeter, Deon(Kaniyah) Bethea, Khalilah Moore, Porshia Tomlin, Dominique Tomlin, Daniel Lewis, Savannah Lewis, Markesia Lewis, Kaisha Lewis, Tristan Lewis, Allanna Lewis; 19 great grandchildren, David, Tianna, Tamiyah, Tywanon Jr. Ruben, Khalani, Jayveon, Javareon, Aron, Rukiyyah, Raiyanna, Rumaysa, Razzaq, Noah, Amaya, Damerejone, Kayla, Kobie and Kendrix; one aunt Carrie Lucky; devoted cousins, Robert Blackwell and Betty Barker; devoted friends, Cynthia Jeter and Deloris Britton;  and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Hooper Funeral Home. Family visitation will be 1:30-2pm and services will start immediately after. Public viewing Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 12pm-6pm