Hazel Margarite Gibbs passed away February 5, 2016 at Ash Grove Health Care at age 99. She lived in Springfield Mo. with her husband Jack who preceded her in death and three dogs for 30 years. Hazel loved to garden and to go antiquing. Her dogs were her children. Hazel loved animals.  She leaves behind a brother Denzel Bever, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Hazel was blessed to have many good friends and neighbors who have stayed connected with her during her aging process.