Hazel Ruth

Smith

Mrs. Hazel Smith (nee: Krigbaum) of Warrenton, MO, passed away Friday June 16, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1954, in Cuba, MO to the late Oscar (Woody) and Shirley (nee: Hahn) Krigbaum. Hazel had reached the age of 68 years.

Hazel loved the simple things in life. She mostly cherished spending time with her wonderful grandchildren and family. She enjoyed doing crafts and putting memories in scrap books. Hazel was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and she relished her Coca-Cola too. Hazel was employed at Warrenton Oil Company for 23 years. She really enjoyed her job and appreciated her employers and coworkers. Hazel was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Hazel was preceded in death by parents, Oscar (Woody) and Shirley; three brothers, Bruce Wilson, Mark Krigbaum, Woodrow Krigbaum; one sister Bonnie Peeples. Those that are grateful for having shared in Hazel's life are her three sons, Johnathan Smith, David Smith, and Steven Smith and wife Dana, five grandchildren, Tristan, Tori, Connor, Rylie, and Logan, three siblings, Alice Tolbert and husband Curtis, Terry Krigbaum and wife Lauren and Jeanne Doyle and husband Dwayne other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Hazel's Life will be held on Monday June 26, 2023 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. A graveside service will begin at 12:30 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Truesdale, MO. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Hazel to St. Judes Children Research Hospital c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.