Hazel Adams, 97, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 15, 10:00 AM at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Interment will be at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska on Thursday, at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and continue on Thursday, from 9:00 AM until service time at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the VFW. The service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Hazel Ilene Adams was born on December 28, 1923, to Orley and Ida May (Miller) Smith in Central City, Nebraska. She attended school in Merrick County. On December 28, 1942, Hazel was united in marriage to Floyd Adams in Hastings, Nebraska and the couple was blessed with a daughter, Leta Rose. Hazel was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, serving as President and District President. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus.

Hazel is survived by:
Granddaughter: Katrina Ferdig of South Sioux City, NE
Grandson: Evan (Kelli) Bisson of Omaha, NE
Granddaughter: Vicki (Marty) Bloebaum of Le Mars, IA
11 Great Grandchildren
12 Great Great Grandchildren
Niece: Carolyn (Dale) Arends of St. Libory, NE

Hazel was preceded in death by:
Parents: Orley & Ida May Smith
Husband: Floyd Adams
Daughter: Leta Rose Bisson
Granddaughter: LeCinda Bradwell
Five Brothers
Four Sisters