Mrs. Norma Bazel

On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Mrs. Norma Bazel crossed over peacefully with her children by her side.

 Mrs Norma C Bazel was born February 22, 1927, to the late Carlton E. (Sr) and Ethel G. Moseley in Harriman, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from Campbell High School, with salutatorian honors and was offered an academic scholarship to Morristown College in Morristown, Tennessee. However, she chose to pursue an employment opportunity in the garment district of New York City. After working for several years, she relocated back to Tennessee where she married the late James “Billy” Bazel.

 Upon her husband’s military assignments she resided in Charleston, South Carolina; Presque Isle, Maine; Caribou, Maine; and Columbus, Ohio returning to Tennessee upon her husband’s military deployment to Vietnam. Later she worked and retired from Harriman City School System.

She was an active member and served as President and Treasurer of New Century United Methodist Woman Society, Membership Chair Person, Vacation Bible School Leader and a faithful member of the New Century United Methodist Church Choir.

She was a very compassionate person who was all about family and enjoyed supporting young people in their endeavors, whether it was academics or sports. She was a loyal fan of the Harriman High football and basketball teams. She loved to travel and dine out with her family and friends.

Young people were drawn to her and she enjoyed having them around. A lot of the young people that she babysat that grew up and had families would bring their children around to meet her and enjoy her cooking.

 She is preceded in death by her parents: Carlton E. Moseley Sr and Ethel Coffin Moseley; husband: James E. “Billy” Bazel; sisters: Ruth Moseley, Juanita Harper, Jeanette Hill and Jesse Bell Jones; brothers: Carlton Moseley Jr. and Robert Moseley.

She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses: Oran (Sharon) Bazel of Colorado; Phil (Verona) Bazel of Cleveland, Tennessee; Reggie (Jennifer) Bazel of Knoxville, Tennessee; Sharlene (Roderick) Parker of Harriman, Tennessee; brother-in-law: Richard (Sally) Bazel, Clyde Jones; sister-in-law: JoAnn Palmer.

Grandchildren: Robin Jones of Georgia, Jason (Denise) of Alabama, Oran Joseph of Colorado, Jahanna Bazel of Cleveland, Tennessee, Eddie (Jessi) of Mesa, Arizona and Erik McWhorter of Knoxville, Tennessee; and thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Special Friends: Laura Winton, Ruth Coleman, Louise Warmley, Jo Childress, Birtha McCaleb.

Special Caregivers: Linda Hawkins, Letha Houston, Aysia Moss and Roane Medical Center and Dr. Miriam Tedder MD.

A visitation will be held at Evans Mortuary on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 1pm until 2pm with the funeral service starting at 2pm. Pastor Gary Atwater will be officiating, and eulogy will be done by evangelist Willie Mae Springs. A graveside service will follow directly after at Roane Memorial Gardens. The Service will be live streamed on Evans Mortuary Facebook page starting at 2pm. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Norma Bazel.