Hazel Smith Acclis, 71, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas.

Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Acclis will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at  Mercy Funeral Home Chapel. A public viewing will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024 and visitation on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel, under the directions of Mercy Funeral Home. Burial Service will be held at Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Evergreen, Louisiana at a later date. For your safety, Social Distancing and Facial Masks are Recommended.

Hazel's Life Journey

Hazel Mae Smith Acclis was born to the union of Frankie James Smith and Beulah Mae Dobbins on November 15, 1952 in Tyler, Texas.

She was baptized at an early age at Magnolia Baptist Church in Evergreen, Louisiana. She attended school in Bunkie, Louisiana and later relocated to Beaumont, Texas.

Hazel was a dedicated and hardworking General Housekeeping Manager in the hotel industry for many years. After her retirement, she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life such as spending time with her grandchildren, reading her Bible and many other genres of books. She also enjoyed visiting with her friends at Goodwill.

She departed her earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas.

She is preceded in death by: her father, Frankie James Smith; her mother, Beulah Swanson; brothers, Frank Smith, Roosevelt Smith, Donald Ray Smith, and Arthur Smith; her sisters, Audrey Anderson and Sally Stanley.

Hazel's memories will forever remain in the hearts of her daughters, Jennifer  Thomas (Dave) of Dayton, Texas; Stacey Jenkins and Kylene  Edwards (Eddie) of Beaumont, Texas; her son, Terrence Jenkins of Beaumont, Texas; her sisters, Margaret
Smith and Alice Robinson of Evergreen, Louisiana; Dorothy  Smith (Bronte) of Beaumont, Texas; her brothers, Edward  Smith (Myrtle) of Gun Barrell City, Texas, and Charles Smith (Bridget) of Beaumont, Texas; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousin.