Hazel Lee Johns, 76, of Jesup, Ga. died Saturday, October 11, 2025.  The Wayne County native was a former CNA and enjoyed sewing, attending church and fishing in her younger years.  Cooking was her love language to her family and friends.  Her husband, Kermit "Lamar" Johns preceded her in death along with the father of her children, Alvin "Lloyd" Johns; her parents, Victoria Pearl and Carl Story; a daughter, Margaret Ann Heathcock; a great grandson, Sampson Spurlock; 3 brothers, J.L., Kirby, and Lavern Story; 5 sisters, Leona Maxwell, Ollie-May Johnson, Mary Ann Browning, Lucille Cole and Syble McGlamory.

Survivors are two daughters, Linda (Roy) Crummey, Jr. of Jesup and Charlene (Darrell) Smith of Nahunta; a sister, Earlene Prilgrim; 7 grandchildren, LeeAnn (David) Wilkes, David Crummey, Curtis (Lila) Crummey, Rebecca (Joey) Spurlock; Edward Johns, D.J. (Marissah) Smith and Heather Smith; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; 3 special people that she didn't give life to but gave love to-Monica Herrin, Sherri Johnson and Robert Manning.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Chuck Allen officiating. Private interment will be in the Bachlott Cemetery in Brantley County.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.