Hazel Sightler Jernigan Byrum

Hazel Sightler Jernigan Byrum 82, of Bedford, VA, previously from Suffolk Virginia went to be with her Lord on Friday, 5/30/2025 after a long illness. She was born in Lexington SC on May 3,1943. Hazel was employed at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital for many years.

Hazel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that will always be remembered for her faith in God and love for others. She loved her Lord, family and friends and was a people person that never met a stranger. She took pleasure in going out to eat, spending time with family and friends, baking cakes and sending cards to people for all occasions.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Hughey & Susie Cartin Sightler, grandson James (Jamie), siblings Rachel, Edna, Wilmer, Harvey, Betty Jean, Edward, Robert (Stanley), Peggy Jo and husband’s Woodrow (Woodie) and Robert.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Connie and husband Johnnie, grandson James (Michael), and wife Sarah, great grandson Riley, sister Georgia and son Emory (Dale), and wife Lisa.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Heartland Hospice nurses for their compassion and care.

Hazel will be deeply missed and remembered by her family and friends.

Hazel has now finished her race and is “Absent from the body, Present with the Lord”.

Per her request, no service will be held.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.