Hazel Ruth Pullins

Hazel Ruth Pullins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed onto eternal life Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Starks & Menchinger family funeral home, 2650 Niles Rd., in St. Joseph with Pastor Bob Confer officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 1, 2010. Memorials may be made to First Church of God (Bus Fund). Those wishing to sign the memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Hazel was born July 20, 1932 in Benton Harbor, MI to Frank & Helen (Wells) Slosson. On Christmas Day 1953 she married Leslie Pullins Jr. in Benton Harbor. Hazel was a loving mother who raised her children to be strong, independent adults, who in turn took great, care of her during her time of need. Hazel was a member of the First Church of God, TOPS Group, and the Senior Center. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren. Hazel is survived by her three children Marie (John) Glynn of Chicago, Laura Pullins of Weston, Florida, and Leslie (Eileen) Pullins III of Ann Arbor; seven grandchildren Leslie IV, Nicole, Eric, Andrew, Brendan, Jakob, and Tommy; brother John Slosson of Baroda; and many nieces and nephews. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Michael Pullins.