Hazel Joyce Larch

Hazel Joyce Larch, 86, of Clinton, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She was born September 24, 1931, in Conway, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter Ruel Jones and Vera (Phillips) Jones. She was married to Jake Larch for 53 years, and he preceded her in death in December, 2015. For 31 years, Hazel and her husband, Jake, owned and operated Larch's Clothing and Shoe Store in Albion, Illinois. Survivors include daughter, Belinda (Ken) Johnson of Clinton; sister, Edith Everett of Mt. Carmel; grandson, Chance (Melanie) Johnson of Russellville, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Cort and Reese Johnson; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and neighbors. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother; and two sisters. In keeping with Hazel's wishes, her remains were cremated. A visitation and memorial service will be at the Northside Baptist Church in Grayville, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Visitation is at 10 a.m. and memorial service is at 11 a.m. A second visitation and memorial service will be Monday, July 30, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Visitation is at 10 a.m., and memorial service is at 11 a.m. Arrangements in Grayville are by Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville.