Lillie Hazel Price Pope, age 85, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Roosevelt and Faye Price.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Leonard; son Dean Pope; and granddaughter Tanya Meade. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Claude, Henry, Wayne and Raymond Price, and sisters Laura Norris, Evie Jones and Ruby Pope.
Hazel is survived by her husband of 65 years, Henson Pope; sons Ricky Pope and Micheal Pope; and daughter Debbie Hensley and husband Randy, all of Abingdon. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Diane Meade and son-in-law Rick Leonard, as well as thirteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is also survived by brothers Hubert Price and Paul Price, and sisters Julia Wilcox, Lois Heath and Stella Wise.
The family would like to thank Connie DeBusk for her assistance in caring for Hazel.
Graveside services will be private with Michael Roark officiating. Pallbearers will be Brandon Hensley, Shayne Leonard, Justin Leonard, Josh Pope, Dustin Pope and Anthony Wilder. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Leonard and Randy Hensley. A video of Mrs. Pope's service may be viewed by going to the link on her Tribute Wall.
Those wishing to share memories, express sympathy, and send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting
www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Mrs. Pope and her family are in the care of Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).