Hazel (Mann) Foushee

Hazel Mann Foushee, a beloved lifelong resident of Chatham County, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 97.

Hazel was born in Chatham County, NC on October 13, 1927, to the late Andrew Newton Mann and Lillian Jones Mann. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Foushee Sr., her son, Frank Foushee Jr., and her daughter, Nancy Wheeler.

Hazel was a devoted mother and grandmother who deeply cherished her family. She is survived by her grandson Andy Wheeler; her granddaughter Marcia Staunton (Kieran); her grandson Matthew Foushee (Kristy); her great-grandchildren Wiley Foushee, Rachel Foushee, and Amanda Pollack (Mike); her great-great granddaughter Brooklyn Pollack; and her daughter-in-law Emily Foushee.

Hazel is best remembered for spending many of her days in retirement from UNC Hospital at the Uptown Beauty Shop with her daughter, Nancy, and Sweet 16 restaurant helping her son, Frank.  Her family always looked forward to holidays with her.  Specifically, Christmas Eve dinner which was known to include 20+ items on the table and most of all her delicious chicken and dumplings. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Hazel’s memory to a charity of your choosing.