Hazel W. May was born in Camden, New Jersey. She was raised in Lindenwold and graduated from Overbrook Regional High School in 1964. She graduated from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in 1968,with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education.
She married Thomas E. May in 1969 and from this union five children were born. After graduating from college, Mrs. May taught Physical Education & Health at Edgewood Regional High School, Frankford Jr. High in Frankford, Germany and Overbrook Jr. High School. Mrs. May retired in 2003 from Lindenwold High School after 34 years teaching. During her teaching career Mrs. May coached various sports teams which include: basketball, field hockey, tennis, cross country and track.
Since her retirement, Mrs. May has worked for May Funeral Homes, Inc. as the office manager. May Funeral Homes, Inc. is a family run business owned by Mrs. May and her husband Thomas. Prior to her retirement she worked with the family business on nights and weekends and whenever she could assist.
Mrs. May has been a member of Tabernacle of Faith COGIC, Camden, NJ since 1981. She is very active at her local church. In addition to her role as first lady she currently serves as Sunday School Superintendent, Director of the Scholarship Department, President of the Sisters of Charity. She formerly served as a member of the greeters, The Mass Choir and Co-Leader of the Married Couple Ministries.
In following the scripture Luke 12:48 "to whom much is given, much is required" Mrs. May and her husband regularly participate in philanthropic endeavors to various organizations.
Mrs. May is the proud mother of five children, Tyrone, Tonya Avent, Terri Levy, Tina May, and Toni May-Jervey, the grandmother of nine: Jasmyne, Tyrone Jr., and Tiffany May, Kennedi Avent, William Levy, Tarralyn Berry, Kassadi Avent, Whitney Levy and Tyler Jervey and 1 great grandchild Jalen.
Her favorite scripture is Psalm 34:8a O taste and see that the Lord is good.
She married Thomas E. May in 1969 and from this union five children were born. After graduating from college, Mrs. May taught Physical Education & Health at Edgewood Regional High School, Frankford Jr. High in Frankford, Germany and Overbrook Jr. High School. Mrs. May retired in 2003 from Lindenwold High School after 34 years teaching. During her teaching career Mrs. May coached various sports teams which include: basketball, field hockey, tennis, cross country and track.
Since her retirement, Mrs. May has worked for May Funeral Homes, Inc. as the office manager. May Funeral Homes, Inc. is a family run business owned by Mrs. May and her husband Thomas. Prior to her retirement she worked with the family business on nights and weekends and whenever she could assist.
Mrs. May has been a member of Tabernacle of Faith COGIC, Camden, NJ since 1981. She is very active at her local church. In addition to her role as first lady she currently serves as Sunday School Superintendent, Director of the Scholarship Department, President of the Sisters of Charity. She formerly served as a member of the greeters, The Mass Choir and Co-Leader of the Married Couple Ministries.
In following the scripture Luke 12:48 "to whom much is given, much is required" Mrs. May and her husband regularly participate in philanthropic endeavors to various organizations.
Mrs. May is the proud mother of five children, Tyrone, Tonya Avent, Terri Levy, Tina May, and Toni May-Jervey, the grandmother of nine: Jasmyne, Tyrone Jr., and Tiffany May, Kennedi Avent, William Levy, Tarralyn Berry, Kassadi Avent, Whitney Levy and Tyler Jervey and 1 great grandchild Jalen.
Her favorite scripture is Psalm 34:8a O taste and see that the Lord is good.