Hazel Brown Hazel Brown, age 102, of Troy, OH, passed away at 3:05am on Thursday, January 19th at the Covington Care Center, Covington, Ohio. Hazel was born May 13, 1909 in Laura, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Mina Shellabarger Billhimer; her husbands, Herbert Otto Butt, Howard Bissett and Lloyd Brown; siblings: Mary Neff, Joe Billhimer, Sam Billhimer, Esther Cottrell, Betty Winch, David Billhimer, John Billhimer, Norma Jean Meek; and daughter, Beverly Lamoreaux. She is survived by her brother, Paul Billhimer; sons and daughters: Herbert Helen Butt, Phyllis James Anderson, Pat Carl Peterson and Bruce Lou Brown; grandchildren: Linda Don Buirley, Rex Karen Butt, Pam Mark Favorite, Kevin Nancy Butt, Debbie Steve Barkett, Mary Porazzo and Jamie Yuki Anderson; additional grandchildren from out of the area totaling 20; 40 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great grandchildren. Hazel knew how to work. As a small child she was paid to work on various farms to help support her family. After her first marriage, she moved to Troy in 1927 where she worked at various jobs. She took in laundry, worked at Waco Aircraft, was a waitress and cook at many restaurants and was a Stanley Home Products dealer. Hazel was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ for more than 60 years. She was also a charter member of Waco Aircraft and Redman's Lodge. Halfway through her life she met the love of her life, Lloyd. They were able to spend 54 wonderful years together. Services will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. Dr. Keith Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may call from 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's United Church of Christ Organ Fund, 130 South Walnut Street, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.