Hazel Ann (McKinnis) Adams was born September 13, 1929, in Tekamah, NE, to Clarence and Ruth (Marr) McKinnis. As a young girl she traveled out of state to work with her family pulling potatoes in North Dakota and babysitting on military bases in Texas.

After high school she married Bernard Adams in Rising City, NE. Bernard was employed by Lyman Richey Sand & Gravel out of Omaha.They worked their way across Nebraska, building roads and staying in trailer parks until they settled in Bridgeport in the summer of 1953. Along with raising 4 children, Hazel worked many jobs, including one with Midwec Corporation in Oshkosh, NE, followed by many years at Buns Drugs and Berg’s Gambles in Bridgeport.

Hazel always enjoyed helping people in need and never had a bad word to say about anyone. She loved to cook for family and friends, and it was always delicious. Traveling was probably her favorite pastime, visiting family and seeing new places like Hawaii, Nova Scotia, Italy, Florida and, a close favorite, Deadwood, SD.

Hazel was a member and follower of God at the Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport.

She is survived by her four children,Vickie (Larry) Van-Drunen of Argyle,TX, Diane (John) Jensen of Herman, NE, Wayne (Deb) Adams of Bridgeport and Terri (Terry) Green of Bridgeport; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; many wonderful friends; and brother Leroy McKinnis of Scottsbluff.

Preceding Hazel in death were her parents, husband of 64 years Bernard, sister Loraine, brother Clair, and 2 grandchildren.