Mrs. Hazel Deane Chastain passed away on February 8, 2022 at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. Mrs. Chastain was born in Fort Payne, AL. She was a very active member at the First Baptist Church of Ellijay where she especially enjoyed singing in the choir. Previously, she had served as a pianist and organist at Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed gospel music and delighted in playing the piano. Along with her first husband, John Edsel Garrison, she owned and operated Garrisons Grocery in Epworth from the late 50s until the late 60s. After the death of Mr. Garrison in 1968, she went on to marry Jefferson Gordon Chastain who passed away in 2014. She was a very tender-hearted lady and will be greatly missed by those closest to her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Wisner Dupree, and was the last remaining child of their 10 children. She also is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Alice. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eddy and Pat Garrison of Blue Ridge; a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members whom she cared deeply for. Her life was remembered at a graveside service on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery beginning at 3:00 PM with Dr. Roger Beck officiating. Music was by Rev. Scott Eaton. Memorial contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Ellijays Building Fund at 164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA 30540. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. There are no gallery images. Graveside Service Sunday, February 13, 2022 3:00 PM Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery 841 Lebanon RoadEpworth, GA 30541 Directions