Hazel Bean Webb

Hazel Bean Webb, age 100, of Searcy, Arkansas, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully left this life and entered the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2012. Born March 13, 1912 in Georgetown, Arkansas, she was the first child of Park Hardy and Florence Nimo Cypert. She was preceded in death by her parents, two younger brothers, George Raymond and Fred Emerson Cypert; her first husband, Ira Ancil Bean, and her second husband, Odus Webb. She is survived by two children, daughter, Sylvia "Bunny" Burnley of Searcy; son, Fred Raymond Bean and wife Glenda of Little Rock. Also surviving her are two beloved grandchildren, Robert Bean (Maria) of Little Rock and Jennifer Salter (Philip) of West Point, New York, and her beloved nieces and nephews. They will miss her unwavering optimism, selfless generosity, wisdom and grace. Hazel worked in the Fitting Department of International Shoe Company from April 1955 to November 1975. She became friends with so many of her co-workers over the twenty years. Her greatest joy was cooking for her family and many friends. She was a very talented seamstress, sewing for the public for many years. Being a caregiver to others characterized her life. Hazel was a longtime member of the Kensett United Methodist Church. She received recognition of her over 50 years of service to the Kensett United Methodist Women's organization. She leaves a priceless legacy of commitment and faithfulness to God and her family. She was a woman of great strength and character, sacrificing her needs for others. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy , Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kensett United Methodist Church. Her beloved nephews will serve as pall bearers with Brother Bill Mills officiating. Memorials may be made to Kensett United Methodist Church, PO Box 688, Kensett, AR 72082. The family wishes to thank the following caregivers whose excellent care and love enabled Hazel to live in her own home until her death: Tina Loiseau, Jean Easley, Mae Waggle and Kathy Easley. Thanks also go to Dr. C. W. Koch and his staff and the staff of White County Medical Center for their support and care.

Hazel Bean Webb

March 13, 1912 - March 20, 2012