Hazel Irene Henry Brewer, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015.

Born in Highlands, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Dena Ramey Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Eugene Brewer; one brother, June Henry and three sisters, Louise Keener, Patsy Hedden and Edith Patton. Hazel enjoyed fishing, crocheting, crafting and loved watching the Tarheels. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and especially enjoyed hunting "rollie pollies" with her great grandson, Cooper. Hazel was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church.

She is survived by five children, Freda Owens and husband Gene of Franklin, Shelby Rhodes and husband Richard of Highlands, NC, Kenneth Brewer and wife Peggy of Franklin, Rick Brewer and wife Sherry of Franklin and Rochelle Reed and husband Donald of Monroe, GA; one brother, Frankie Henry of Sparta, GA; one sister, Nancy Harkins of Knoxville, TN; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Meagan, Melissa, Billy, Everett, Chris, Justin, Jake, Jeb and Chelsea and eleven great grandchildren, Cooper, Madelaine, Sophie, Blake, Gracie, Sydney, Kyleah, Aubrie, Reese, Falon and Griffin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16th at Sugarfork Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Rogers will officiate. Eulogy by, Ashley Owens and personal remarks by, Jake Brewer.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15th at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Gene Owens, Donald Reed, Michael Keener, Jake Brewer, Jeb Brewer, Chris Brewer and Eric Rogers.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com