Mary Isabelle Hazel Schatz Sturgis "Meese" 95, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida gained her wings on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home after a long illness. Mary was born on July 29, 1927. She was the daughter of the late George Hazel and Margaret (maiden name) Hazel from Brentwood, Maryland.

She was survived by her two Grandchildren, Carl "Andy" Lambert and wife, Pam, from Martinsburg, WV and Stephen 'Dennis" Lambert and wife, Michele, from Covington, Louisiana;  three Great- Grandchildren, Laura "Lambert" Fredericks and husband, Andrew "Andy", Stephen Lambert and Katie Lambert all from Covington, Louisiana; two Step- Great Grandchildren, Derrick Cline and Tyler Cline from Martinsburg, WV; three Great- Great Grandchildren, (Twins) Hayes and Jolie Fredericks and Tanner Fredericks of Covington, Louisiana; Son-in-Law, Marv Goldschmitt from Bedford, MA and Sister-in-Law, Ann Keefer and husband, Robert "Bob" from Tennessee. She was also survived by two special friends, Debbie and Greg Young from Florida that she had a deep special bond with and spent a lot of time with her and helped her out whenever she needed it. And numerous nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Schatz "Nookie" and her second husband Harry Sturgis and preceded in death by her 2 daughters Carleen Schatz Lambert and Kathleen Schatz Bigelow. She was also preceded in death by one sister Claudia Smith and one brother George Hazel. She did a lot of volunteer work for hospitals and churches. She loved the beach scene and making crafts.
She was very appreciative and loving of her family and people around her. She had a heart of gold.

Special message from her oldest Grandson Carl:
Meese was a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great
Grandmother. If you were lucky enough to know my Grandmother, you experienced her friendship,
loving kindness and her generosity. Even with all the embarrassment I caused my family she always let
me know how much she loved me and all her family. She had such a beautiful heart and spirit.
She never missed a birthday card or Christmas card. I always looked forward to them, this year was hard
as for the first time in my life I won't be receiving any cards from her anymore. Life seems much lonelier
without her in my life and for the family. I miss our Sunday talks. I could say so many things about her
but if you knew her you knew someone so special. We love you and miss you Meese.

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