Elderess Hazel Tabbs

Elderess Hazel Jemison Cofield Tabbs, entered her highway of life on May 2, 1930, to the union of Clemmie and Pearl Jemison in Atlanta – Fulton County, Georgia; a twin and the twelfth of thirteen children. As an infant, she was adopted and raised by Luther and Fannie Cofield. Elderess Tabbs was peacefully called from labor to reward on Friday, December 10th, 2010 at the Shady Grove Hospital. God blessed her with 80 wonderful years. Elderess Tabbs received her endowment of education through the Atlanta Public School System and graduated in 1948 from David T. Howard High School. She united in holy matrimony to Brother Charles Tabbs on November 18, 1950. Over 50 years ago, Elderess Tabbs united with the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob Inc., dedicating her life as a member. On August 3rd, 1980, she was taken up to the yoke of Ordained Minister. She joyfully undertook a litany of projects until her health began to decline. Even though her physical momentum slowed, she continued to leave her handprints. Her desire was to show through her deeds that she loved the Lord, the Church, the people of God, the songs of Zion, and was inspired in singing “O Help Me Sing.” Elderess Tabbs relocated from Atlanta, Georgia, to Washington, DC, and resided briefly in Little Rock, Arkansas. She had a passion for catering and perfected the art of cooking and baking – exercising her talent through employment in multiple venues for over sixty years - as a cateress, nanny, and housekeeper. She retired in 1997. Elderess Tabbs was preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Harold, six sisters and five brothers. During the latter months of her life – in spite of her traumatic illness – Elderess Tabbs held fast to her belief in God and her spirit was lifted through the outpouring of love by the numerous family members, saints, and friends who called and visited her. Elderess Tabbs leaves to cherish her memory the family and friends she so dearly loved– a devoted husband of sixty years – Brother Charles Pierce Tabbs; three devoted children: Charles R. Tabbs (Demetra); Deaconess Crystle Tabbs Hackney (Anthony); and Jonathan E. Tabbs (Denise); grandchildren: Charlin Tabbs Gardner(Roddie); Kelven Tabbs (Xanthe); Kimberly Tabbs Robinson; Brandon Tabbs; Cameron Tabbs (Shanna); Jamal Tabbs; Anderson Smith; Jared Smith, Delani Smith; great-grandchildren: Taylor Robinson, Toni Robinson, Logan Tabbs, Linda Robinson, Dwayne Carter, Jabaree Tabbs, Corian Tabbs, Nasir Tabbs, Elise Tabbs; one great-great grandchild; brother: Raymond Smith; god-daughter: Angela Thompson-Smith; brother-in-law: Earl Hawkins and sister-in-law: Martina Coleman; special nephew and nieces: James and Linda Howard, Cynthia “Nita” Person, Nellie Smith, Ella Jemison Cooks, Lisa Jemison, Gregory Jemison, Carlos Jemison, Diane Hawkins, Brenda Green, Patricia Hawkins, Carla Nowlin, and Jakki Hawkins, Brenda Coleman, Cathy Chittams, Patti Bates; a host of other special relatives and friends too numerous to name; and a very special Pastor and friend–Superior Mother E. Sarah Grady and Assistant Pastor–Advanced Presiding Elder James L. Walls.

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Elderess Hazel Tabbs

May 2, 1930 - December 10, 2010