Hazel Proud

Hazel M. Proud, 88, of Clearfield went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on May 13, 1927 in Lumber City, a daughter of the late David and Icie (Meckley) McCracken.

Mrs. Proud was a housekeeper and cleaned for numerous people and places around Clearfield, including CNB Bank.
She was a member of Faith Bible Church, Lumber City where she enjoyed singing in the choir. It was her enjoyment of singing that led her to organize hymn sings at local churches and nursing homes. Mrs. Proud also looked forward to taking her camper to other Gospel sings. She also was known for her knowledge of her Bible and having a love of flowers that seemed to always bloom around her.

She is survived by five children, William Proud and wife Betsy of NY, Larry Proud and wife Sandra of Clearfield, Mary L. Daub of Clearfield, Ella M. Knepp of Clearfield, Rose Smith McLaughlin of Hyde; seven grandchildren, two step granddaughters and a step grandson; two great granddaughters and three great grandsons; and a brother, Lynn McCracken and wife Ann of Curry Run and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Proud in 1988 and whom she wed July 15, 1944 in Clearfield. She was also preceded in death by and infant granddaughter and an infant grandson; two brothers, Oliver and Blair McCracken; a sister, Elizabeth Poole; an infant sister; and two son-in-laws, Jack Daub and Richard McLaughlin.

A memorial service will be held at the Faith Bible Church, 398 Grandview Road, Curwensville on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11 AM with Rev. Harold Harry and Rev. Scott Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Cemetery, Hyde.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Bible Church, 398 Grandview Road, Curwensville.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.