Obituary of Mazelle McKenzie

Mazelle Anetha Whitehead McKenzie, 84, of Utica, New York departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012. She was born May 18th, 1927 in Montezuma, Georgia. Mazelle was the fourth of eleven children born to the late Cleveland and Pennie (Brown) Whitehead, Sr. She attended schools in Montezuma. After marrying Oscar McKenzie, Sr., in June of 1947, she relocated to the city of Utica, NY where she joined St. Paul's Baptist Church and has remained a member for over sixty years. Symbolic to Abraham, Mazelle was blessed to bring forth over 100 descendants. As she transitions to her new home, Mazelle leaves to cherish her memories as well as celebrate her life one son: Mark(Trina) McKenzie of Utica, NY, five daughters: Clarabelle Crocco of Clayville, NY; Zelma Hymes of Syracuse, NY; Pennie (James)Cummings of Utica, NY; Susan D. Murray of Sauquoit, NY and Lorraine Howard of Charlotte, NC. In addition, three sisters: Euis B. Bazile of Warner Robins, GA; Anna B. Woolfork of Montezuma, Ga and Irene(Oscar) Johnson of Atlanta, GA, two brothers: Amos(Shirley) Whitehead of Montezuma GA; Cleveland (Lildora) Whitehead of Lithonia, GA; a sister-in-law: Evelyn Whitehead of Greensboro GA; and two daughter-in-laws: Pamela McKenzie and Sharlene McKenzie, both of Syracuse NY, and a long lineage of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and church family.