Glen Rose, Texas - A funeral service for Hazel Ruth Bell, 85, of Cleburne, will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at First United Methodist Church, located at 1300 Westhill Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033 with Reverend Melissa McDuffee officiating. The interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Cleburne with Hazel's great-nieces and great-nephews all serving as honorary pallbearers. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Hazel, an accomplished organist, dedicated teacher, and passionate advocate for music education, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 in Glen Rose, Texas. Born July 21, 1940, in Johnson County, Texas, she lived a life marked by unwavering faith, remarkable independence, and tireless devotion to her church and community.

Full obituary available at cpcleburne@cpcleburne.com. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church, PO Box 114, Cleburne, TX 76033, or the charity of your choice.