Hazel Woody Thomas, 83, of Plant Drive, Appomattox, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late William C. "Red" Thomas.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on August 5, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Glendola Catron and James Edward Woody, Sr. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Liberty Baptist Church. Hazel was a former Sunday school teacher and had been involved in many church committees over her lifetime. She was a retired supervisor for the Appomattox Garment Company and an avid UVA sports fan.

Hazel was a dedicated mother and wife and wanted the best for her children. She encouraged her daughters to work hard and value honesty.

She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Thomas and Janet T. Drinkard and husband, Benny; granddaughter, Megan Lynn Drinkard; brothers, James E. Woody, Jr.  and wife, Phyllis and Roy E. Woody and wife, Iris; step-brother, Sammy Carter and wife, Gloria; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" Woody and Erma S.; and two sisters, Hilda Massey and Mary W. Smith.

A private family graveside will be held at Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Rusty Small and Rev. Russell Cheatham. A memorial service to honor Hazel's life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank Debbie Dudley for her loving care of Hazel.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060, American Cancer Society, c/o Sharon Mobley, PO Box 1084, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund., PO Box 9, Appomattox, VA 24522.