Fairview, Oklahoma - Hazel Ann Roberts passed away May 1, 2025. She was born January 10, 1942, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Vernon Thomas Kilpatrick and Pauline Lucille Baremore Kilpatrick.

She was baptized in the Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Nazarene Church. Hazel graduated from Pawhuska High School in 1960 and Bethany Nazarene College in 1964.

During her college years in Bethany, Oklahoma, she met Loyal O'Neal Roberts, and they married December 31, 1964. Within a couple of years, they moved to Loyal's hometown of Fairview, Oklahoma.

Hazel taught third grade at Fairview Public Schools until she and Loyal started their family. Later, she resumed teaching as a special education teacher's aide, and she received a Master's degree in Special Education from Southwestern University in 1991.

Hazel was a faithful member of the Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church, serving in many capacities. She taught Wednesday night Bible classes for elementary aged kids, sang in the church choir, and served as one of the church pianists. She enjoyed playing in ensembles on piano and accordion. Hazel's love for teaching and music also extended outside of church. She taught piano lessons for decades even until just a few days before her passing.

Hazel was also a wonderful homemaker, gardener and seamstress. Her canned pickles, beets, and peaches, clothing and embroidery, and her delicious homemade bread often won awards at the county fair. Her bread was often the opening item at the annual Mennonite Central Committee relief sale. She often made her own clothing and her children's. She was known in the community for her ability to tailor clothing, especially wedding and prom dresses.

Hazel Ann is preceded in death by her husband and parents. She is survived by her children, Steven Roberts (Laura) of Colleyville, Texas, Kevin Roberts (Jamie) of Dallas, Texas, Susan Chesnut (Jeff) of Rush Springs, Oklahoma; and by her four grandchildren, Aaron Chesnut, Julianna Chesnut, William Roberts, and Ana Roberts. She is also survived by her brother Jerry (Connie) Kilpatrick of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, as well as by numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held at the Fairview Funeral Home on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral will be at Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a graveside service to follow at the South Mennonite Brethren Cemetery near Fairview, Oklahoma.