Hazel Bell Boyer

Mary Hazel Bell Boyer died peacefully on June 20, 2026. Hazel was born August 1, 1935 to William Henry Bell and Ella Smith Bell of Palmyra, VA and was raised on the family farm near Wilmington, VA. Following her graduation from Longwood College in 1957 she moved to Manassas where she met her husband, Earl Bowman Boyer to whom she was married for 42 years Hazel was a teacher at Bennett Elementary and Parkside Middle School in Manassas for 9 years before becoming a stay-at-home mother and the secretary/bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Boyer’s Air Conditioning Service, Inc. Hazel was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas. She was a member of the Chancel Choir, Treble Choir and Parrish Handbell Choir. She also played piano and sang with the Chimers Choir which performed every Monday at various Retirement Homes in the area. She began and led the Adult Senior Choir, led the Cherub Choir and taught Sunday School. In addition, she served as a Lay Leader and as a member of various other committees. In addition to her work at Grace UMC, Hazel was a member of the Prince William Hospital Auxiliary from 1981 – 2020. She was president of the Auxiliary for 6 years, representing the committee at Board of Trustee Meetings and the Prince William Foundation Board. She was also a member of the Junior Women’s Club and the Women’s Club of Manassas where she served in every office. In 2008 she was recognized for her life time of volunteer service as the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade “Woman of the Year”. Hazel loved everyone and thought the best of everyone. She regularly attended Church, Sunday School, studied the Bible and prayed for her family, friends and those in need. She enjoyed family reunions, Lyles Baptist Church Homecomings and gathering with friends and family. Having been raised on the family farm she enjoyed animals, gardening and flowers and she continued to can and freeze vegetables, make fruit jams and sew throughout her life. She dearly loved her daughter and sons, and her granddaughters and enjoyed spending time with each of them and their spouses. Hazel was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Boyer (deceased October 10, 2001), brother William (Billy) Bell, Jr. and sister Harriett Graves. She is survived by her children, Conne Boyer, David Boyer (Julia), Thomas Boyer (Jennifer), and her grandchildren, Rachel and Lauren. She is also survived by her siblings, Preston Bell (Paula) and Della Nearhood (Charles), along with many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the kind and amazing staff at White Springs Senior Living for the wonderful care and they provided to Hazel during the last eighteen months of her life. Their compassion and support brought comfort not only to Hazel, but to her entire family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Missions Fund in memory of Hazel Boyer.

Hazel Bell Boyer

August 1, 1935 - June 20, 2026