Hazel Ellen Priest

Hazel Ellen Priest, age 88, a McMinnville, TN resident and Huntsville, AL native was born November 8, 1932 and died March 22, 2021 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was a retired nursing assistant, a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the daughter of the late Whitman and Mable McLemore Harbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Priest; son, Stanley Priest; brother, Melvin Harbin; and granddaughter, Ramona Priest. Mrs. Priest is survived by sons, Bobby Lee Priest of Rock Island, TN, Larry D. (Vickey) Priest, and Terry L. Priest both of McMinnville, TN; daughter, Rhonda Dodd of McMinnville, TN; seven grandchildren, Allen Dodd, Shawn Priest, Bridget Priest, Bobby L. Priest, Cody Bouldin, Robert Priest, and Randall Moore; and twelve great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Smyrna Cemetery in Warren County with Paul Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.