Hazel Porter Ransom, age 84, of Lumberton passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home. She was born in Robeson County on March 24, 1932 to the late Rich & Orienda Porter and she was formerly employed with Smith's Cleaners in Lumberton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Ransom; five sisters, Beulah Hunt, Bertha Mae Hunt, Blanche Hunt, Cattie Mae Hunt, Blonnie Mae Hunt; a brother, Little Richard "Buck" Porter; and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Ransom is survived by her son, Willie Porter of the home; 5 daughters: Patricia Ann Porter of Lumberton, Paulette Graham (Junior) of St. Pauls, Geneva Warwick (William) of Lumberton, Phyllis Ann Shields (Joseph) of Hope Mills, and Hope Ransom and fiancé Walter of the home; ; two brothers, Howard Porter and Harold Junior Porter, both of Lumberton; a special grandson that she raised like her son, Christopher Ransom, a special granddaughter that she raised like her daughter, Latisha Ransom; twenty-six grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will take place on Sunday, March 27, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Oxendine Cemetery.