Hazel Lucille Legrande

Hazel Lucille Legrande, affectionately called “Haz” by her family and friends was born March 31, 1932 to the late Jim Robinson and Janie Ingram Robinson in Richmond County, North Carolina. She departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Hazel attended public schools in Richmond County. She worked various jobs in the manufacturing industry.

Hazel joined the church at an early age and was an active member until her health declined. At a younger age, Hazel and her sisters were part of the singing group “Golden Circle Sisters”.

She was preceded in death by husband; Kinley Legrande, son; Walter Robinson, two sisters; Ann McCullough and Alberta Robinson, two brothers; Walter Robison and James Henry Robinson.

Those left to cherish and honor her memory; five daughters: Carol Smith of Stamford Connecticut; Diane Bowden of Mount Gilead, NC; Gladys Gould (Phillip) of Mount Gilead, NC; Linda Leak of Mount Gilead, NC; and Delphine Nicholson (Bobby) of Ellerbe, NC. Two sisters: Ida Mae Legrande of Mount Gilead, NC and Sarah Robinson of Kernersville, NC. One brother: Johnny Ray Robinson (Burnette) of Greensboro, NC; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.