Hazel M. Rawlins

Hazel Marie (Pemberton) Rawlins died peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born in Crescent, Missouri on August 12, 1932, to Arlie Pemberton and Nellie Mae (Wright) Pemberton.

Hazel was preceded in death by her father and mother; her daughter, Karen Mae Belew; three husbands; two sisters; and six brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Nell Belew Cherry (Dennis) of Bentonville Arkansas; five grandchildren, Rob Kurz (Emily) of Leavenworth Kansas, Karen Heflin (Houston) of Abilene Texas, Daniel Cherry (Rachael) of Lynn Haven Florida, Kimberly Cherry (Zachary) of Boston Massachusetts, and Kathryn Bashaw (Joshua) of Bentonville Arkansas; twenty great-grandchildren, Ashtin, Abigail, Benjamin, Harrison, Nicholas, Sophie, Matalee, Emery, Haven, Gable, Corban, Anna, James Derek, Luna, Myla, Eleanor, William, Lincoln, Oliver, and Emmeline; and two great-great-grandchildren, Elliott and Charlotte.

After graduating high school in Richland, Missouri, Hazel moved to St Louis and began a long career in bookkeeping, administration, and hospital admissions. She enjoyed her association with the Sojourners and loved spending time with her very large extended family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.