Hazel Alene Carpenter Smith 1913 - 2011

Hazel Alene Carpenter Smith born November 8, 1913, went to be with her Lord October 1, 2011 in Bellflower, CA. Hazel was a native of Bluffton, Arkansas, the daughter of Squire Silas and Susie Cloninger Carpenter. She was married to John L. Smith Sr. for 57 years. They had three sons. She was preceded in death by husband John, sons Jimmy Arch, and Donald Ray. She is survived by John and his wife Wanda of Cerritos, CA. five grandchildren, Shelley, Laura, Sandra, Donald, and Judy, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Hazel is also survived by special Nieces Betty Oliver of North Little Rock, Anna Lou Allison of Bellevue, NE, Nettie Hawley of Kent, WA, Ann and Virginia of Springfield, OR, Martha Sue, Anna Ruth of CA, Jane of TX and Nephew Floyd Butch Taylor along with several great nieces and nephews. Hazel loved reading her Bible, gardening and sharing her vegetables with family, friends and neighbors. She also loved Yellow Roses and when she came to CA to live with John & Wanda he planted a beautiful Yellow Rose Bush in her honor which made her very happy. Hazel graduated Valedictorian of her High School in Fourche Valley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her eldest sister Mima, who was like a mother figure to her since her mother died when she was 1 year old. Other deceased family members include brother George Lee Carpenter, sisters Dora Ferguson, Rose Taylor, and Dexter Ballew, grandson Jimmy Smith and a very Special niece Mary Alice Carroll, Helen Wagner and nephews Sonny Boy Carpenter, Kenneth Joe Carpenter, S.A. Ferguson, Billy Carl Ferguson and his son Kerry. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00 AM at the Bluffton Cemetery. The song Nothing But The Blood sung by her great grandson Chase Merrell will be played from his CD, and her niece Betty Oliver will sing Beulah Land. Reverend Monroe Hunt will be officiating. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to the Bluffton Cemetery, Box 15 in Bluffton, AR 72827.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellhomes.com