Funeral Services for Hazel Irene Tucker Benson, 86 of Marshall, Texas were held at 10am, Monday, September 1, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas with Bro. Matt Paul and D. W. McLendon officiating. Interment followed in Center Cemetery in Harleton. Mrs. Benson passed away August 30, 2014 in Marshall. Hazel was born April, 9 1928 in Harleton, Texas to Enoch Jefferson Tucker, Sr. and Ruby Dodd Tucker. She attended school in Harleton, TX. She married Galen Bryan Benson on February 28, 1946 in Marshall, TX. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before Galen's death in 1996. She taught 2 and 3 year olds Sunday school at South Washington Church of Christ for over 25 years. She had a heart and love for teaching them. The children all called her "Granny". She was a great cook, avid gardener and a longtime member of the Eastern Hills Church of Christ. "Hazel was a walking picture of unconditional love." Surviving Mrs. Benson are her six children, Eddie Bryan Benson of Marshall, Linda Heflin and husband, Ron of Vivian, LA, Sandra Thompson and husband, Quincy of Marshall, Debbie Oney Stewart and husband, Phillip of Marshall, David Joe Benson of Rusk, and Regina Payne and husband, Mal of Round Rock. Also surviving are sisters, Lila Stueart and husband, Garland of Lamessa, Maude Allred of Lubbock and sister-in-law, Mott Benson of Lake Cherokee, special friend "sister", Judy McBride of Marshall, 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Mike Benson, son-in law, Jim Oney and two brothers, EJ Tucker, Jr and Ralph Tucker. Family wishes to give a special thanks to Bethany Home Healthcare staff, Sherry, Connie, Michelle and others.