Hazel V. Carter, 80 OKEECHOBEE - Hazel V. Carter, age 80, of Okeechobee, passed away Jan. 31, 2010, at her home. Born May 14, 1929, in Cairo, Ga., to the late William and Lois Ricks she worked for the Dade County Public School System. She came to Okeechobee from Miami in 1995. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Carter is survived by three sons, John (Brenda) Carter of Pembroke Pines, Ernest "Bill" (Melody) Carter of Spring Hill and Ronnie Carter of Okeechobee; grandchildren, Sean, Brent, Jarod, Tim, Madison, Tony and Phillip; and great- grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Ashley and Elizabeth. Memorial services will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, at Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bassokeechobeefh.com. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl 34972.