Hazel Mae (Colvard) Aldridge

Hazel C. Aldridge, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 16,2025 at her home in Vilas, NC. She was surrounded by her loving children. She was born March 12, 1934 in Boone, NC to the late Rev. Earl Colvard and Onie Hayes Colvard.

In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband Ralph Avery Aldridge, brothers, Edward Colvard, Rev. Henry Colvard, Junior Colvard, Bobby Colvard, Howard Colvard, and Carl Colvard; sisters, Northa West, Mary Triplett; grandson, Keith Aldridge; son in law, Jerry Cox.

Hazel retired from Shadowline Inc., as an Inspector after 31 years in December 1999. She then went to work at the Comfort Suites of Boone as the Breakfast Attendant for 23 years. She made many special friends that were guests of the hotel, who continued to call, write and visit after her retirement in March of 2023 at 89 years old. She loved her job and working. She also enjoyed canning and freezing her own fresh vegetables and fruits. She loved having a summer garden and flowers when she was able. She mostly loved doing things, cooking and baking for her children.

Mrs. Aldridge is survived by her two sons, Richard Aldridge (Janie) of Vilas; Kenneth Aldridge of Boone; two daughters, Janet A. Cox of Sparta, NC; Carolyn Aldridge (Rick Bradshaw) of Fleetwood, NC; two grandsons, Kevin Aldridge (Kristy) of West Jefferson, NC, Chad Cox (Hailey) of Sparta, NC; one granddaughter, Wendy Whaley of State Road, NC; six great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amorem/Hospice of the High Country, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 or Westview Baptist Church Cemetery, 692 NC Hwy 105 Bypass, Boone, NC 28607 Boone, NC

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Bibleway Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, 964 George Wilson Road, Boone, NC. Officiating the services are Rev. Michael Greene, Rev. Mike Townsend, Rev. Max West. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00. Graveside to follow the funeral service at the Westview Cemetery. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Aldridge family.

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