Hazel Huff Chauncey

The heart of our family, Hazel Huff Chauncey, age 90 of Red Bank, passed peacefully on October 21, 2026, in her home. She was born and raised by Horace and Mamie Davis Huff in the Watering Trough /Kingspoint Community in East Chattanooga. She was a proud 1955 Graduate of Tyner High School. In 1957, she married Donald Chauncey and they made their home in Red Bank where they raised their three girls.

A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, patience, generosity, and service to others. She found joy in simple things such as family dinners, playing Rook with her grandchildren, watching her girls play softball, following her grandchildren in their sports, holidays together, watching the Atlanta Braves and shopping with her daughters. She was a long-time member of Alpine Baptist Church and a member of Hixson First Baptist Church for 26 years.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Mamie Davis Huff; her siblings, Ollen Huff, Velma Johnston, Oneita Overdear, Wanda Weaver and Jim Huff; nephews Billy Johnston and Scott Williams; and niece, Debbie Nix.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Donald Chauncey of Red Bank; Daughters, Karen (Mark) Brock of Soddy Daisy; Kay (Alan) Hagermaker of Ooltewah, and Kathy (Paul) Simmons of Hixson; Grandchildren, Brandon (Maureen) Brock of Hixson; Drs. Matt (Marie) Brock of Murfreesboro, TN; Zachary (Lindsay) Hagermaker of Ooltewah; Joshua Hagermaker of Ringgold, GA; Chauncey (Tyler) Hollister of Hixson; Beau (Erin) Simmons of Hixson; Ashley (Lucas) Webb of Chattanooga; Peyton(Bella) Simmons of Hixson; Great-grandchildren, Kellan and Maura Brock; Jude, Madelyn, Duncan and Lucia Brock; Nash and Brock Hagermaker; Sawyer, Colt and Blair Hollister; Betts, Brewer, and Jennings Simmons; Mary Hazel and Jamison Webb, and Stephen Paul Simmons and soon-to-be Baby Simmons; Sister-in-law, Wanda Williams and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 11 AM until 1:15 followed by Celebration of Life Service at 1:30 PM at Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Service 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson TN. Service will be officiated by Dr. Steve Granger and Reverend Terry Shannon, Interment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank caregivers, Brenda Zeanah and Sandy Branham of Gooden’s Compassionate Care who helped family care for Hazel in her final days. We are also grateful to Maranda Brown and Janet Sledd of Hearth Hospice for their tender care.

Memorial contributions in Hazel’s honor can be made to Hixson First Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored to serve the Chauncey Family.