Hazel P. Hames

Hazel P. Hames, 76, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte. Mrs. Hames was born March 3, 1937 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Frank and Hazel Elizabeth (nee Lamb) Potts and moved to this area 26 years ago from Naples, FL. She worked as a file clerk specialist in various hospitals and was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Air Force. Mrs. Hames was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Port Charlotte. Mrs. Hames is survived by her loving husband, John T. Hames of Port Charlotte; sons, Timothy A. Hames of Port Charlotte and John T. (Donna) Hames, II of Palm Bay, FL; daughter, Debra L. (Edward) Longfellow of Louisville, KY; sisters, Nancy Willis of Summerland, SC and Agnes Wright of Charlotte, NC; and 4 grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 24515 Rampart Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Burial with Military Honors will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota. Please visit Hazel's tribute wall at www.schelmfh.com to share memories and to send condolences to the Hames family. Arrangements by Paul Schelm Funeral Home in Lake Suzy. Phone (941) 625-3535. *******Flag requested*******