Hazel Swink Dellinger, 92, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William H. Swink and Annie Speagle Swink.
Hazel graduated from George Hildebran School in 1952. She worked for Shadowline and Highlander for some time and retired from Henredon Furniture after 20.5 years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, reading, coloring beautiful pictures, and cooking for her family, friends, neighbors, and church.
Hazel was a faithful member of High Peak Baptist Church for over 50 years. She dearly loved her family, friends, and church. She was also an avid Tarheel basketball fan.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Eddie Dellinger(Kathie) and Revonda Dellinger Stillwell (Terry); grandchildren, Jessica Kaiser (Roland), Haley Shuping (Jonathan), Cara Brown (Kevin), Cheyenne Dellinger, Neasie Turbyfill (Jeff), and Amber Cox (James); great-grandchildren, Lawson Shuping, Sawyer Shuping, Colter Brown, Connor Brown, Celia Dellinger, Nicole Donovan, David Brittain, Holly Cox, Gavin Cox, and Sarah Rapan; very special niece, Annette Robinson; sister-in-law, Shirley Swink; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Dellinger; son, Rickey Allen Dellinger and wife, Linda; grandson, Steve Dellinger; sisters, Mary Jane Cooper, Eva Carswell and Nellie Blackwelder; and brothers, Leroy Smith, John Swink, R.G. Swink, Calvin Swink, Bud Swink, and Alvin Swink.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2026 at High Peak Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Shane Ramsey and Dr. Kevin Purcell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to High Peak Baptist Church, 3073 High Peak Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Hazel was a very sweet and caring person. I know she will be missed. She has a special place in Heaven now!!!! My prayers are with all the family.
Eddie, We are so sorry to hear your mom has passed. She was so loved and cared for by you and all the family. She is with Jesus. Condolences and love to you all. Marty & Karen
PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD GIVE ALL PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING SHE'S NOW WITH GOD MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH ONE & GIVE THEM STRENGTH SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LYNN&JUDY
I had the great pleasure of caring for Hazel at the Berkeley she was a wonderful woman, made us all laugh. She was very blessed with such a wonderful family who was very involved and loved her dearly. My prayers and condolences go to her family, friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed. 🤍
Hazel was always very special to me and my family. As Revonda’s college roommate at UNC, I got to spend many hours with her family and grow to love them. I once told Hazel how much I enjoyed her homemade biscuits and after that, every time I came over, we had homemade biscuits. May she rest in peace and the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Hazel was such a special person. She loved her family. I will always remember the times we spent at her house at Christmas. She was the perfect hostess and a great cook. She was a great sister to her brothers and sisters. She was the last of the Swink family on my dad's side. It will never be the same. You will be missed Aunt Hazel. She always made Joe feel like family and welcome at her home. Joe says he especially loved the pecan pies she made at Christmas. We send love to all the family.
I’ll always cherish getting to know Hazel. She was feisty and fun; always making me laugh! I’ll be cooking a batch of instant cream potatoes in her honor (hopefully I didn’t just give away her secret!). She was the best. Love you all!
I’m grateful for the time I had taking care of Hazel. She was a wonderful lady. She will be very missed at The Berkeley. Prayers for the friends and family of Hazel.
Sending love and prayers to the family. It was my honor to provide care to her as she was so very sweet, and she is greatly missed. 🫶🏻
I loved that Hazel was always so witty and could always make me laugh. She will definitely be missed at the Berkeley. Thank you Revonda and Eddie for sharing her with us. Lifting your family in prayer during this difficult time.