of Mountain Home, AR
December 14, 2021
Hazel J. Alexander departed for heaven on 12-14-21 at age 93 while peacefully at home with family. She was born in 1928, as the first of 4 children to parents Rudolf & Lela (Watley) Martin at the family's Martin Springs "home place" near Norfork. Both her parents were school teachers in Baxter County. Known as "Jeannie" through childhood, she attended the 1-room schoolhouse at Martin Springs before graduating from Norfork High School as president of her senior class. Following graduation she attended Draughon Business School in Springfield, Missouri. Then in 1947 she married Harold B. Alexander, a veteran of WWII. Together they had 3 children, Carolyn, Donna, and Harold Dean. Around 1953 they moved to Kansas City, Missouri where they operated a service station on Truman Road. In 1958 they divorced and she returned to Norfork with her children. She worked in Baxter County Clerk Ed Pinkston's office several years, then worked at North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, before beginning her career in real estate. She was one of the first women in the area to enter the real estate profession, among first in the state to graduate from the Realtor's Institute, and established her own agency Colonial Real Estate in Mountain Home. She did well in real estate while raising her children and touched many lives for the better. She was elected President of the North Arkansas Board of Realtors twice and honored as North Arkansas Realtor of the Year in 1986. After almost 30 years in real estate, she retired and sold her business. She loved Baxter County and chose to remain in Mtn. Home the rest of her life among many friends and relatives. God blessed us all with her lovely humor, strong work ethic, generosity, and many kindnesses. She was a truly beautiful person inside and out. She endured several hardships throughout her life, yet she was always determined to make the best of every challenge. A true inspiration, she was a guiding light to us all. She dearly loved her children, and felt they were her purpose in life. She enjoyed gardening, travel, and simple pleasures like reading & crossword puzzles. Neighbors called her "the flower lady" known for sharing her plants. She loved camaraderie with relatives and friends, cherished time with her beloved grandchildren, and was well known for her genuine sense of humor and generosity.
She is survived by her 3 children Carolyn Leuenhagen (Little Rock, AR), Donna Smith (Fayetteville, AR), & Harold D. Alexander (Mtn. Home, AR); her sister Ruby (Gerald) Jackson (Conway, AR); 6 grandchildren Stephanie Eubanks & Stephen (Lisa) Smith (Little Rock, AR), Jerry (Stacy) Smith (Auburn, WA), Allison (Dustin) Thompson ( Springdale, AR), Whitney (Randy) Knight (Hindsville, AR), Doug (Cathy) Alexander (Bradenton, FL); 7 great grandchildren Katherine Eubanks, Ashley (Adam) Jones, Riley Smith, Avery Smith, Haley (Joseph) Abbott, Katlyn Thompson, Tanner Thompson; plus many beloved relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Wood, brother R. L. Martin, grandson Michael Alexander, and great granddaughters Tyler Thompson and Laurel Smith.
A Graveside service will be 2PM Tuesday 12/21/21 at Martin Cemetery near Norfork on the White River, preceded by visitation at 1PM. Per CDC guidelines, guests are encouraged to wear face covering.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Hazel's family is grateful for their service along with the help of many wonderful neighbors and caregivers from Home Instead. God bless them all.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.
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27 Condolence(s)
Crystal Griffin
Thursday, February 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Ms Hazel will be missed. I'm so lucky to have known her and listen to all her wonderful stories.
Rob & Carmen iversen
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Bean & family,
Sorry to hear of Ms Hazel's passing. Peace, prayers and blessings,
Rob & Carmen
Barbara McDonald
Monday, December 20, 2021
Bean I send my prayers and hugs for you and all your family.
Your mom truly was a special lady!
Barbara & Family
Ellen Ferguson
Monday, December 20, 2021
Whitney, Allison, Donna, and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for comfort, and may your memories of this precious lady sustain you through the difficult times.
Love, Ellen
Stephen Smith
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Love you bunches Grandma, you will be missed.
Stephanie Haase-Good
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Deepest sympathy for the family. So very sorry for your loss. Hope for finding peace in the beautiful memories left behind. Sending prayers and thoughts for healing.
Whitney Smith-Knight
Saturday, December 18, 2021
I love you my sweet Grammy, your heart is in my heart.'-
Allison Thompson
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Grammy, our impressive matriarch, you will be missed in this life by many, but more than welcomed in the next! Your strength and courage to overcome any obstacle will continue, it's in our bones, our blood! I'm so blessed to have taken care of you during your last bit of time with us. Though it was extremely difficult, and it really took it's toll, there's no other place I would've been! That was my comfort zone at the time, my calling, my need to help keep all calm during that crazy ride. I would do it all again and again! I will miss you're sweet little voice, your "fu fume", your thoughts on all things, your laugh, and your funny, silly verbage. Everything Grammy! You make me smile! You will live on in us and through us! Now you can be up and out of that dang bed, walk on your little "peet" and feel no pain, drive that big blue Lincoln while hearing us laugh and slide around in the back seat. I feel your strength, your push to "just do it", and your overwhelming love! I couldn't have asked for a better Grammy, mentor, and honest friend. We are the lucky ones, all of us, to have been kissed by your life's spark, your loving caring and thoughtful ways! You always put others before yourself, and if that isn't grand, I don't know what is! Big things come in little packages!
Love
'YOUR ALI'
Dennis Grant
Friday, December 17, 2021
So sorry to hear about your mom Harold. May the Lord give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Teresa Goodpasture
Friday, December 17, 2021
Bean so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Donna Frentz
Friday, December 17, 2021
Ms. Hazel was such a joy to be around. Her smile and humor were infectious, What a blessing it was to get one of her smiles and be considered a friend to this most generous lady. My sincere sympathy and prayers for her beloved family and friends.
Donna Frentz
Stephanie Eubanks
Thursday, December 16, 2021
love you Grandma.
Gail Thompson
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Donna, Allison, Whit and all your family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Hazel. She was such a gentile and lovely lady. My heart breaks for you in this time.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Gail and Eric Thompson
Carol A Marchant
Thursday, December 16, 2021
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Hazel was a friend to many. She was always a fine person and I'm sure will be missed by all who knew her. Too many to list all the good times. I loved her.
Maggie Pettit
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Bean, Doug, Donna, your mom was a very special lady, she helped me with my transition to mountain home. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. Love and hugs for you and I'm here if I can help.
Lee McGaughey
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Bean, I remember your mom from a long time ago, I'm sorry for your loss, you may remember me from navy boot camp
Randy Fore
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Hazel will be missed. What fun we had on her visits to the office. I could always count on Hazel asking about my family, we gave each other a hard time and a chuckle was a for sure thing. I am thankful for the blessings of friendship we had. Prayers for all Hazels family. Rejoice in the blessings of of this lady in our life's!
Randy Fore
Jan Buss
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Bean, so sorry to hear about your lovely mom.She was a Force
Patty Pitchford Fletcher
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Hazel was such a nice lady. Sorry for your loss Harold and family.
Joan Young
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
So sorry Bean. She always had a smile.
Bruce and Tina Benton
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Bean, Doug and family, so sorry for your families loss, many hugs and prayers ♥️
Janie Edmonds-Lewis
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Hazel was always a lady that I have admired..all my life. It was because of her and my dad, Leslie Skeet, that got me started in the rental house business , back in early 80 's! She was always a Special friend to me and my family! Rest In Peace Sweet Lady!
Vickie Hilton
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Hazel..my thoughts and prayers are with you..
Marla Clark
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Dealing with a loss of a loved one is never easy, but your mom was truly loved and admired by alot of REALTORS! So sorry for your loss Bean.
Cathy Bruce
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure going to miss her. Prayers for all of you.
Dana Wachowski-McDonald
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
So sorry about your loss Bean. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Carney
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
So sorry Harold( ( Bean) on your loss.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏