Hazel Marie Smith, 96, of Alma, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Fort Smith. She was born November 10, 1924 in Alma. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Alma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Sarah (Lovegrove) White; her husband, Billie Smith; a son, Billy Smith; and an infant brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Loyd of Alma, and Pamela Mitchell and husband Rodney of Jenks, OK; eight grandchildren, James Smith and wife Dawn of Van Buren, Billy Smith and wife Tiffany of Ozark, Bryan Smith of Van Buren, Jeff Smith and wife Catherine of Van Buren, Tanya Kirkendoll and husband Brian of Alma, Spencer Mitchell of Tulsa, Patrick Mitchell and wife Amy of Rogers, and Ryan Mitchell and wife Krystle of Gentry; ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Mitchell, Brian Kirkendoll, Pete Titsworth, Travis Woodruff, Tommy Lovegrove, and Randy Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Alma Children’s Department, 211 N Mountain Grove Rd, Alma, AR 72921.
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