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Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 2, 2019, 9:23 am

Just received a note that Martha Noble passed away 5:15 this morning. Funeral will be Monday at 11am at 1st Baptist Church in Laurel. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3pm-5pm & before the funeral on Monday.

Condolences to her loving family and her many friends. She will be missed.

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Panzey '62 on October 4, 2019, 9:30 pm, in reply to "Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

I'm so sorry to hear about Martha Noble. She was so sweet and vivacious in high school. Condolences to her family.

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Steve 70 on October 3, 2019, 1:21 pm, in reply to "Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

PrYers for the family

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Steve 70 on October 3, 2019, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

I remember her playing basketball in the Durwood Smith era. Boots wasn’t hardly going to miss a game regardless of where they were playing. Condolence to the family

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Sherry Pace on October 3, 2019, 9:33 am, in reply to "Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

I know Martha will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Prayers for comfort. A sweet school friend. Faithful and honest. Enjoyed life, setting the example for all of us that knew her.

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Margy Sturrup Graham 1964 on October 2, 2019, 4:45 pm, in reply to "Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

So hard to hear. Prayers for all of her family. I remember the wonderful days in high school with Martha Noble, such a great person.

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 2, 2019, 8:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

She always had a smile on her face.

Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Robert '62 on October 2, 2019, 8:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

I am very sorry to hear of this.

OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 2, 2019, 11:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

Martha Noble Lee Hassell was born December 12, 1945, the second child of former Chief Justice Roy Noble Lee and Sue Epting Lee of Forest, MS, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. She attended Forest Public Schools graduating in 1964. While at Forest High School she was the shooting guard and member of the Forest High School Lady Bearcats basketball team that went 44-0 and were the state champions her senior year. She was a varsity cheerleader and was involved in many extracurricular activities. Martha was also honored to represent Forest as their Miss Hospitality.

After high school, Martha attended and graduated from Mississippi College with a degree in elementary education. While at MC she was a member of Kissimee Social Club serving as president her senior year. She was also a varsity cheerleader and was selected as a Circle K Sweetheart. She met her husband to be, John Francis Hassell of Moss Point, MS, at MC and they married July 26, 1968, just a few months after they graduated.

She taught fifth grade in the Clinton Public schools for five years until the birth of their first child, a daughter, Jennifer Lee Hassell on September 17, 1974. She and her husband John, along with their daughter Jenny, moved to Laurel, MS in July 1977, where John began a career in Family Medicine. Their second child, John Francis Hassell Jr. (Jay), was born in Laurel on January 13, 1978.

Martha was a very active member of First Baptist Church Laurel. On several occasions she served as president of the WOM (Women on Missions), was a member of the Celebration choir, and president of her Sunday school class. She also served on many committees including the deacon nominating committee, pastor search committee and was the president of the First Baptist Church Foundation. Martha was also active for many years in the Junior Axillary of Laurel and Northwood Garden Club.

Her greatest joy has been nurturing and supporting her children and later in life her, grandchildren. She has been “all in” on every aspect of their lives. Whether it was dance, gymnastics, scouts, baseball, tennis, soccer, cheerleading, show choir or football she was always there to show support, unconditional love, encouragement and sometimes the appropriate discipline.

In recent years, she has enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling, and caring for her two lovable labs. She has been the care mate and supportive loving wife to her husband John for over 51 years. Her infectious smile and vivacious personality have won the hearts of so many. She will be unimaginably missed by her husband, family and friends. She lived a life of loyal support of her husband and family and an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior. Hers was a life well lived.

In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her brother, Steve Lee. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. John F Hassell, of Laurel; daughter, Jenny Cummins (Coleman), of Brandon, MS; son, Jay Hassell (Emily), of Madison, MS; grandchildren: Davis Cummins, Emilee Cummins, Brooks Hassell, and Lee Alston Hassell. She is also survived by siblings Susie Hederman (Zach), Tommy Lee (Gail), Noble Lee (Paula), sister-in-law Tammy Lee, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until 5 pm on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Laurel. Services are 11 am on Monday, October 7 at First Baptist Church of Laurel, 607 W 5th St. in Laurel, with Dr. Randy Turner officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am Monday prior to the service. Interment will be held following the service in Lake Park Hills Cemetery in Laurel, MS

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to The Good Shepherd Clinic of Laurel or the Music Ministry of First Baptist Church. Contributions can be mailed to The Good Shephard Clinic or First Baptist Music Ministry c/o First Baptist Church Laurel, 607 W 5th Street, Laurel, MS 39440.

Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Joe Thompson on October 8, 2019, 8:52 am, in reply to "OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

After reading about how Martha Noble lived her life, what more could anyone want or need to accomplish? She excelled in everything she did. That is saying a lot about someone.

I’m sure the families remember her legacy and celebrate her life for who she was, always out front and leading the way.

Well done Martha Noble.

Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Kaye 63 on October 8, 2019, 9:09 am, in reply to "Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

So very well said, Joe.

Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Joe Thompson on October 8, 2019, 9:39 am, in reply to "Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

Kaye

Thank you. The last time I saw Martha Noble was 1967.

Mercer and Martha Noble were at the FHS gym and we played some half court basketball with some other people. I watched her shoot and she was very good.

Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Becky Gaddis Guider on October 17, 2019, 8:29 pm, in reply to "Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

All I can say about Martha Noble Lee Hansel is “ A Life Well Lived.””

Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964

Posted by Kaye 63 on October 17, 2019, 9:24 pm, in reply to "Re: OBIT..Martha Noble Lee Hassell...FHS 1964"

Well said, Becky.

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