Hazel Elaine Yoakum passed away on May 19, 2016. Visitation will Thursday, May 26 at Langsford Funeral Home from 10-11am, service at 11am, and burial at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of KC Animals 4741 Central St Box 348 KCMO 64112 Hazel was born in Kearney County, NE. In her early 20's she moved to Kansas City, settling in Lee's Summit upon marriage in which she lived out the remainder of her life. Hazel worked in the gas and petroleum industry during her career, finally retiring at Amoco Oil. The last few years have been dedicated to caring for her beloved Ronald, her husband of 45 years. In her spare time she enjoyed nothing more than fishing with her husband and friends. Hazel was the proud mother of Ryan T. Yoakum, daughter-in-law Tammy Saum-Yoakum, stepmother to Shelli and Heath Yoakum, sister to Pat, and daughter to Dee, with numerous nieces and nephews. As we say goodbye to this incredibly thoughtful and kind woman, may she know how deeply she was loved. She truly was the "best mom ever."