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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Aunt Hazel was one of my favorite aunts.I loved her very much she was always fun to be around.RIP aunt Hazel we will join again one day. Love always Paul Swink.
I loved her so much I am so glad I got to take care of her the time I was at the Berkeley she was so sweet and kind one of the best!!! Her family was absolutely a blessing I love them all.
I will greatly miss my Aunt Hazel!! She was my favorite aunt!! I spent some of the most wonderful times of my life visiting with her!! She was a great cook like her sister(My mom Mary “Jane” Cooper (Swink). She was one of the sweetest and most loyal women I have ever known. If she loved you there was nothing she would not do for you. She was always warm and welcoming when you visited her home. I know her and my mom”Jane” are singing , laughing and having a great time in heaven right now!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hazel will be missed. She was always so kind to me. Her smile and laugh will never be forgotten! Sending love to all of the family.
You will be missed Grandma
Hazel was always and forever one of my favorites. I remember our trip to Ridgecrest and I got to room with her. She was SOOO MUCH FUN!!! I loved her life lessons she taught and how she and Robert ALWAYS let me come visit and loved me no matter what. She's such a beautiful soul, and I know she's with the Lord REJOICING.
My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Hazel, I Remember the reunion get togethers At Ur House. Injoyied the good memories.