Hazel Burke Skaggs, age 90, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Shannondale Health Care Center in Knoxville. She was born November 16, 1919 and was a lifelong resident of Harrogate. She was a member of Greer’s Chapel Baptist church for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Skaggs; her parents, Charlie and Lizzie Burke; sister, Charlene Harris; brothers-in-law, Frank Harris, Ralph Allen, Evan Skaggs and Dan Hill; sisters-in-law, Alpha Hill and Roeverne Skaggs.

She is survived by: daughter: Billie Kaye (R.D>) Southerland of Knoxville, sons: Charles (Carolyn) Skaggs, Pat (Sherry) Skaggs all of Harrogate, grandson Tim (Debbie) Skaggs of Speedwell, great granddaughter: Mary Beth Skaggs; sister: Dorothy Allen of Knoxville, special nieces: Charlene Allen of Knoxville, and Beth (Greg) Cashion of Nashville.

Special thanks to the 3rd floor nurses and CNAS at Shannondale Health Care Center and special caregiver Alisha Widener.

The family received friends on Monday, January 4 at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate, funeral service followed with Rev. David Bolton and Rev. David Billingsley officiating.

Singers: Earl Sumpter.

Graveside service was held January 5, 2010 at the Greer’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Doug Bolton, Hilton Bolton, Milton Bolton, Josh Price, Johnny Brooks, and Paul Wilder.

Honorary Pallbearers: Vince Price, Jerry Wilson, Jimmy Rowe, Bill Middleton, Roger Hill, Bill Hill and Beezer Hatfield.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge. www.coffeyfh.com