Hazel Whitfield

Mrs. Hazel Jeanette Biggers Whitfield, 99, of Dalton went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2016 at her daughter's home. Hazel was born in Fish Creek, Georgia on May 25, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mary Hammond Biggers and was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Emmett McDuffie Whitfield; son, Emmett "Sherrill" Whitfield; great-grandchild, Nick Patrick. Hazel had a zest for living; she held her family and dear friends close to her heart. Her joy came from her Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Whitfield of Dalton; four grandchildren, Zane Lowery, Tim Whitfield, Traci Bramblett and Terri Johnston; eight great-grandchildren, Faith, Autumn, Ashlyn, Patrick, Joshua, Katie, Jack and Sarah; three great-great-grandchildren, Owen, Liam, and Ellis. The family would like to give special thanks for the loving care and support from Leidy Gonzalez, Juan Nava, Beth and Todd Looper and Heart lite Hospice. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Dalton First Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Cannon and the Rev. Larry Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Atrium of the Church on Saturday from 1 until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Dalton First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 827 Dalton, GA 30722-0827. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.