Hazel Ware Reynolds, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 1, 2025 in Grover, NC.

Born January 11, 1936 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ben Ware and Sallie Carol Ware. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Howard Reynolds, her son, Steve Reynolds, and her siblings Estelle, Sue, Hershel, Bill, Ailene, and Lelar. Being raised on a farm instilled a strong work ethic and love for the outdoors in Hazel. She worked many years at Mauney Hosiery in Kings Mountain and in later years owned and operated Reynolds' Dance Club in Kings Mountain with her husband Howard. Hazel was a founding member of New Life Family Worship Center in Kings Mountain, where she was a faithful attendee. She was always volunteering for outreach programs and nursing home visits, and could often be found picking weeds from the church's flower beds and playground. Hazel loved her church family like her own flesh and blood. She enjoyed a particularly close relationship with Heather Eng Sherrill. Hazel loved being outside, whether tending her garden, nurturing wildflowers, or cutting grass on her hot rod lawnmower. That garden produced the squash that was the star ingredient of her famous squash pie, a staple for family gatherings and gifting to friends. Hazel enjoyed playing bingo and chatting with anyone; she truly never met a stranger. She had a smile that could light up the room and was always eager to help anyone she could. She made sure her grandkids and great-grandchildren all got to church. Hazel was a loving mother and grandmother whose kindness, wisdom, and character will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Sherry Gregg of Kings Mountain, NC
Daughter-in-law: Donna Reynolds of Kings Mountain, NC
Grandchildren: Steve Reynolds, Jr. (Anna), Jamie Chitwood (Gretchen), Frankie Reynolds (Elizabeth), Michelle Reynolds, Josh Reynolds, Kristen Reynolds (Carlos), Saber Adair (Vince), and Billy Neal (Dawn).
Hazel is also survived by numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at New Life Family Worship Center of Kings Mountain with Pastor Heather Sherrill officiating.

VISITATION: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, prior to the service from 5:30 to 6:20 P.M. in the sanctuary of New Life Family Worship Center.

MEMORIALS: Donations in Hazel's memory may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice Foundation at www.carolinacaring.org/give or to New Life Family Worship Center at 428 Oak Grove Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or online at www.newlifekm.org

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