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Edith Hazel Harness
January 29, 1928 - May 7, 2011

Mrs. Edith Hazel Massey Harness was born on Sunday, January 29, 1928 daughter of the late Robert Perry and Francis Stephenson Massey. She died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 83 years 3 months and 8 days. She was born in Landis, AR and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Harness was a retired clerk from Wal-Mart and had also worked for Salant and Salant, and Trumann Drug. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, and was also a member of the Trumann Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 10 sisters, and 9 brothers, and her parents. Survivors include her husband Herschel L. Harness of the home, three sons, Don Harness and wife Terry of Nashville, TN; Perry Harness and wife Brenda of Trumann, AR and Allen Harness and wife Donna of Jonesboro, AR; one sister, Ira Sisk; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Bro. Miles Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. Active pallbearers will be the Grandsons; Cory Harness, Richard Harness, Josh Harness, Chris Hall, Cameron Adams, and Jeremy Harness. Honorary pallbearer will be Dewight Sutterfield. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorials may be made to Trumann Missionary Baptist Church in Trumann, AR. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Beth & George Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    May 13, 2011

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. Roger Josam , says
    May 9, 2011

  3. Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar says
    May 9, 2011

    Donnie, Perry and Alan, Just to let you know that you are in our prayers. Your mother was a wonderful person and i remember the times working with her when Donnie and I were Soda Jerks at Trumann Drug. May God give you peace and strength during your time of sadness.

  4. Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, Jonesboro says
    May 9, 2011

    Donnie, Perry and all your family --So sorry for your loss. Mothers are so dear and can never be replaced. May God give you comfort and good memories.

  5. Sherri Tribble, Jonesboro, AR says
    May 9, 2011

    Allen,So sorry to hear about your mother. I pray that God comforts you and your family during this sad time.Sherri

  6. Robert/Daphne Ealey , says
    May 9, 2011

    I am sorry for you loss,

  7. Ward Massey, Newport, AR says
    May 8, 2011

    Sandra and I want to express our sympathy at the passing of Hazel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ward & Sandra Massey

  8. Craig & Rhonda (Massey) Fleming, Russellville, AR says
    May 8, 2011

    I just learned of the passing of Aunt Hazel. I have many fond memories of her. Herschel, Don, Perry and Allen, please accept our condolences.

  9. Ronnie and Sharon Barker, Venice Fl. says
    May 7, 2011

    To the Harness Family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss may God keep you under his wings and confort you with special memories and to Cory and Ashley we wanted to tell you how sad we were to hear about your Grandma Harness,you will be in our thoughts and prayers we Love you very muchAunt Sharon and Uncle Ronnie

  10. Randy Smith, Coral Springs. Florida says
    May 7, 2011

    Herbal, Sorry for your loss. It's been s long time since we have spoken. May God bless you and your family. Randy

  11. Phillip Hendrix, Trumann AR. says
    May 7, 2011

    I am sadden for the loss of ya's mother and wife. Hazel was a very sweet person she will be greatly missed.

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