Mary Bennett Hazelwood

Mary Bennett Hazelwood, 94, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on March 19, 2025. By God's grace, she lived a long life and cherished nothing more than time with her family. And by that same grace, He has led her home to be eternally reunited with her beloved husband Turner and loved ones who have gone before her.

Mary's legacy is her boundless love, and the lives touched with her kindness and grace. She was a loving mother and grandmother who set examples of tenderness, patience, and dignity. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by family, friends, and those fortunate enough to have known her.

Born in Rochelle Louisiana, Mary moved to Bossier City as a young girl and lived there the rest of her life. She graduated from Bossier High School in 1947 and attended Vo-Tech trade school. She broke barriers as the first female Draftsman at Arkla Gas, a testament to her strength and determination. She retired after 20 years and enjoyed traveling, sewing, toll painting, and living on the lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband Turner Lee Hazelwood, father Ernest Joseph Bennett, mother Melba Leonese Roberts, brother Ernest Edwin “Bo” Bennett, grandson Todd Leighton Breedlove, and stepdaughter Rebecca Ann Kennedy.

She is survived by children Linda Breedlove (Glen), Leslie Heins (Teresa), Robby Heins (Jill), Andy Heins (Heather), grandchildren Tim Breedlove (Shannon), Tye Breedlove (Brandy), Lindsey Heins Sonnier, Christopher Heins (Jéannette), Jason Heins, Zachary Heins, Andrew Heins, Matthew Heins, granddaughter-in-law Laura Breedlove, stepdaughter Shelly Marr (Chris), stepson Byron Hazelwood, and 10 great-grandchildren.

The Pallbearers are Tim Breedlove, Tye Breedlove, Christopher Heins, Zachary Heins, Andrew Heins and Matthew Heins. Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Heins and Todd Breedlove.

Visitation will be on March 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM and services at 1:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA, 71111. Immediately following Mary will be laid to rest at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA, 71111.

The family thanks the staff at Brookdale Senior Living for their personal kindness and dignified care. We also thank Sharon Hall, whose care and compassion meant the world to Mary. More than a caregiver, Sharon offered love, support, and friendship that will never be forgotten.