Hazel Butler

Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and cousin went to her eternal home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the age of 62 years. Hazel was born in Greenville, Mississippi on July 17, 1950 to Clarence Myles and Albert Wilson-Myles. She was one of eight children born to this union (5 boys and 3 girls). After living in Greenville for a few years, the family moved to Saginaw, Michigan. Hazel began her journey with the Lord at the age of 4 years old, at All Nations Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Pastor Dr. William K. Moore and presently Supt. Louis Bishop. She was a very young inspired missionary, youth minister, choir director and Nurses Guild president. She was also instrumental in the fundraising to purchase the first van for the church. Hazel was dedicated to doing the work for the Lord and because of her magnetic character, she was able to inspire young and old to become more like Christ. All Nations Prayer Tower Church choir was well known across the state, singing and giving their all to the Lord. A spirit of excellence was expected from all that worked under her leadership. She shared her excellence and gift with Word of Faith International Ministries, where the Dr. Byron C. Hayes is the Pastor. She held positions as Youth Minister, Praise & Worship Team Leader and worked in the women’s ministry. Hazel graduated from Saginaw High School and continued her education at Delta College, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. She didn’t stop there, later obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree. Her profession as a nurse directed her to St. Mary’s of Michigan and Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center in New York. Her desire to please the Lord carried over to the caring of others. She was a great motivator, letting all that knew her know that if you put God first, all things are possible. Upon moving to New York in 1993, Hazel joined the Cambria Heights Reform Church where her pastor was Pastor Victor Singletary. She was president of the Women’s Ministry and also a part of the RCA Singers, traveling and spreading the word of the Lord through songs as far as California – Crystal Cathedral. Hazel was always eager to learn more; the Bible tells us much knowledge, much required. She attended Community Bible Institute, Pastoral Care Classes, Chaplaincy Courses and always continued in education and workshops in various health issues. Upon returning to Saginaw in 2010, Hazel continued her desire to do the will of the Lord, assisting her brother and Pastor, Dr. Jerry L. Myles, Sr. with his young ministry (Immanuel Church Ministries). To further pursue her knowledge in Christ and in doing the work of the Lord, she attended the Missionaries Awareness Auxiliary Institute (M.A.A.I.) of Michigan Southwest #1 Jurisdiction. Prelate Bishop John H. Sheard, Chairman, Board of Bishops, COGIC and Mother Regina Rose Edwards, Supervisor Department of Women, and Evangelist Gale Gardner, Dean of M.A.A.I. presented Hazel with her Evangelist/Missionaries License during a graduating ceremony in September 2012. Her memory will be cherished by her father and mother, Clarence and Alberta Myles; siblings, Ivory (Michelle) Ohio, Charles, Jerry (Rosemarie), Doris (Tarrance) Humes, Barbara, Dexter and Clarence Darrin; nephews and nieces, DonJudis, Teryn, Omari, Darius, Jerry II, Jalen, Ligaya, Resheda, Kenyetta, Kiera and Jamilah; uncle, Roosevelt Wilson; aunts, Goldie Harris, Rosie Taylor and Augusta Walker; many great-nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins and friends, including a special god-daughter, Shawnisha Landrum, god-sisters, Angela Harris and Angela Snead, and special friends, Cassandra Landrum, Ernestine Reemers, Scharon Patterson, Wilma Ham-McZee, Mary Ross, the RCA Singers and the Cambria Heights Church family from New York, and a special great-niece and helper, Ja’Vaille Pinkston. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Taylor Wilson and Josephine Franklin, Arthur and Alberta Myles; uncles, John Atkins, T.J. Myles, Bill Myles, Tommie Myles, Jack Myles and John Harris, Sr.; aunts, Annie Lee Atkins, Juanita Myles, Josephine Blair, and Earlene Myles; and a nephew, Eric Hunter. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Word of Faith International Ministries, 500 North Washington Ave. Dr. Byron C. Hayes will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Ave., on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Hazel Butler

July 17, 1950 - December 15, 2012