Hazel Paulette Burch

HAZEL PAULETTE BURCH, 53, of Truth or Consequences, NM went home to be with the lord on Sunday, March 27, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Paulette (as she preferred to be called) was born on February 24, 1958 in Greenville, SC to Ralph Edward and Shelby (Sosebee) Franks. Paulette was a homemaker, small business owner and longtime resident of Truth or Consequences where she was a member of the First Baptist Church Paulette was one of the most loving hard working and giving individuals that this world has had the pleasure of knowing. She would do anything within her power to help someone in need. Paulette was loved by all the touched her life and will be greatly missed by everyone. Paulette was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Franks; husband, Jewel Harvey Burch; son, Charles Martin Franks; and two sisters, Libby and Sherie. She is survived by her mother, Shelby Cordle of South Carolina; son, Jefferson Franks, his wife Serena, and their children Steven and Shannon of Albuquerque, NM; step-children, David, Roger, Doug and Janice; brothers, Terry, William and Mark; and sisters, Vickie, Wanda, and Penny; along with numerous nieces nephews, and step-grandchildren. A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.