About Hazel's Prayer Inc

Eugenia Thomas Sergeant, affectionately called “Gang Gang,” Granny Genia, Ms.
Genia, Sis. Sergeant was born in 1908, in the district of Bilby, Parish of Manchester, Jamaica W.I. She was raised by her older sister as her mother passed away at a young age. Gang Gang went home to be with the Lord on September
28, 1990 after a short illness.
She got married to Earnest Sergeant on August 26, 1931, and the union produced
10 children, 7 boys and 3 girls. 8 of whom are deceased. Gang Gang also raised 2
of her grandchildren, one of whom she cared for since she was six months old.
In her early years, she was a member of Bryce United Church, until she transitioned to become a member at Mount Carmel Gospel Hall, Church of the First Born, Coleyville, Manchester. She was a devoted Christian who took great
pleasure in reading her Bible and praying constantly. She especially enjoyed
reading the Book of Psalms. Psalms 27, 34, 41, 91 and 121 were some of her
favourites, and those she committed to memory, and quoted different verses, when she was praying. One of her favorite hymns was “Praise Him, Praise Him, Jesus our Blessed Redeemer”. Which you could hear her humming day and night.
Gang Gang was a kind person, who always said, “it’s better to give than to receive. If you can help the poor and needy, stretch out your hands and give them some of what you have.” She was a great believer in practicing what she believed
in. As such she was well known in the community of Coleyville, Manchester for her staple corn meal pudding. Whenever she baked her cornmeal pudding, it was shared with many members in the Community. She would carefully wrap pieces
of the pudding and walk herself or send it with one of her grandchildren to deliver
to different households and of course the church minister and other members of
the church family. Her neighbours and church family alike, could also look forward
to receiving a hand of green or ripe bananas from her farm.Invaluable lessons that Eugenia Sergeant passed on to her children, grand and great grandchildren:
o Read the Bible and pray often.
o Trust in the Lord and He will provide for you.
o Help the poor and needy.

o No matter what you achieve in life, be humble and always remember
where you are coming from.
o It is better to give than to receive.
o Always respect your elders, and address them as Mr., Miss, never by their
first name.
o Be satisfied and thankful for what you have, do not look at other people’s
possessions.
o Be obedient to whoever is in charge.
o Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long.

Hazel Agatha Sergeant Williams was born July 17, 1929 to parents Ernest and Eugenia
Sergeant, in the district of Coleyville, Parish of Manchester, Jamaica. She went home to be with
her heavenly father on December 29, 2023 in her home at Scarborough, Ontario surrounded by
her family. Mama, Grandma, Auntie, Sister Hazel, Mother Willimas, and Mrs. Hazel as she was
affectionately called was a loving child, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and
friend.
Hazel was the 2nd child of ten children, and the first of the only three girls born to the Sergeant
family.  Hazel grew up in Coleyville and attended Bryce All Age School up to grade 9. Hazel was
a brilliant student and would often read to her father at night. She always wanted to be a teacher or nurse, but her father insisted he wouldn’t spend money on a female child and sent her to do sewing instead. Hazel’s father was a very strict disciplinarian, though her mother was a little more lenient. Being the 2nd child in the family Hazel had to help out a lot around the home, as well as accompany her father and brothers to help in the farming fields.

In 1951 Hazel met and married Luther Williams and together they had ten children, five girls and
five boys. Luther passed away in 1972 leaving Hazel to raise the children on her own, the oldest
of whom was 24 years old. After the death of her husband Hazel decided not to re-marry. She
worked different jobs to support herself and family including assisting as a seamstress,
domestic work, laborer at the plant that exported bananas from Jamaica and as a farmer.

Hazel gave her heart to the Lord in 1956 and got baptized in the Mount Carmel Gospel Hall,
Church of the First Born, Coleyville, Manchester. In coming to the Lord, Hazel developed a love
for singing and poetry. She sang for many years on the Church choir, said many recitations, and
was an active participant in many church events. She loved to sing so much that all you needed
was to say one word and she would compose an instant song.

Hazel also developed a love for praying, reading, and memorizing her Bible on a daily basis. As
a mother and grandmother, she would pray for: her children and grandchildren, people in the
community, church members, family, friends near and far, and the world-wide church; calling
each person by name to God. She was also a teacher, teaching about love for God and people
to her children and grandchildren.
In 1992 she immigrated permanently to Toronto, Canada, where she continued to serve faithfully
in the church and wider community. She was never a troublemaker or busy body in other people’s affairs. She always had a testimony, praise on her lips, and a word of encouragement
to give. Invaluable lessons that Hazel Williams passed on to her children and grandchildren:
o Being always grateful, and remembering kindness bestowed to you.
o Being quick to forgive and make peace, and not engaging in gossip or quarrels.
o Giving thanks, even in the difficult times. She would always say “God good, him good,
him good yuh see.” 
o To be kind to others giving even if you had only a little.
o Love for family, people, and God.
o Not giving up, having faith in God’s sovereignty. Trusting Him to provide and make a
way.
o Having a spirit of contentedness and gratitude.
o Strength of character (courage, fortitude, resiliency).
o The ethic of hard work and determination.
o Being hospitable, helping others, visiting the sick and bringing a gift no matter how small
to bless them.
o Financial prudence – saving for a rainy day and living within your means.
o Having a word of encouragement or offering prayers for others.

Catherine Campbell was born November 8, 1923, to parents Robertha Campbell (nee
Anderson) and Bernet Campbell, in Highgate Hall, Lorimer, Trelawney. She was the fifth of six
children, now all deceased. She passed away on July 29, 2017.

In her formative years she attended Bryce All Age School, in Coleyville, Manchester before
making her home in Spaulding, Clarendon with the love of her life John Morris for over 40 years,
until he passed away in September 2000. Ms. Ket-rine as she was affectionately called by
those in the community had a passion for cooking and loved caring for children. This passion
led her to working for many years with various prominent families in the Spaulding area as a
domestic helper; providing care to children, cooking, laundry, and housekeeping duties. She
enjoyed her occupation and worked well into her early eighties. Even providing companionship
to an elderly lady in her later years. She was also an entrepreneur starting many small
businesses, including a shop to sell grocery items.

Catherine committed her life to Jesus in 2001 and began attending the Spaulding New
Testament Church of God. She loved worshipping and was very involved in her church
community.

Catherine Campbell taught her children and grandchildren through her actions:
o The love of family.
o Embracing truth.
o How to overcome life's challenges with strength and dignity.
o Having a good work ethic, being industrious.
o Being kind, sharing and giving to those in need.

Eileen Crawford affectionately called Ms. Monica or Ms. Crawford was born in Galina, in the
parish of St Mary in Jamaica on Nov. 19, 1944 to Murdena Crawford and Clifford Crawford. She
exited this life Dec. 24, 2023.

She was the first of 11 children for her parents and often assumed the role of mentor and
guardians for her younger siblings. She grew up in rural settings, spending most of her youth
in St. Mary and St. Catherine.

While her formal schooling ended at primary school, she displayed a sense of wisdom well
beyond this limited schooling. She was a teacher who was more than happy to school others
with words of wisdom and knowledge from her own wide and varied life experiences. She was a
reliable sounding board who was willing to listen to trials and challenges of others while offering
her own insightful advice and counsel.

Eileen Crawford commanded the respect of her peers and colleagues. She was an ardent
church goer and found comfort and solace in worship and praise to the Lord.

She was a devoted and committed mother to her four children, Barrington, Pauline (who
predeceased her), Seaton and George and revered as the family matriarch by her siblings when her mother passed.

Invaluable lessons that Eileen Crawford passed on to her children and grandchildren:
o Value of independence - learning to depend on yourself and fly on your own wings.
o Humility – being humble and let your deeds and action speak for you.
o Be industriousness – work hard for your bread and find something worthwhile to do. She
was an entrepreneur starting many small businesses, including a shop to sell grocery
items in her rural community.
o Kindness – help others, however small. What is useless for you, may be of value to
others.
o The value of frugality – save your money, always search for the best deal and be wise
with your money.
o Discipline – don’t spare the rod and spoil the child.
o Kind hearted – believe in helping others.

Audrey Audrina HallFrom humble beginnings in Maiden Lane in Kingston, she dedicated her life to helping others. From the school gates of Allman Town Primary school, she took several children into her home every day of the week at lunch time, providing hot meals to those who could not afford it. 

A devoted woman of God, she shared the word by ministering on the streets of downtown Kingston on Saturday mornings for a number of years. 

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