Hazel Marie Almond, age 78, of Russellville, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Brookridge Cove Rehab & Care in Morrilton. She was born February 21, 1942, in Earle, to William Bernard and Stella Mae Sloan Forrester.

She was of the Baptist faith, an avid country music fan, she loved the Razorbacks, and enjoyed working in her yard. She retired from the Bank of Russellville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Phillip Lee Almond; a brother, Gene Forrester; and a sister, Bettye Jo Smith.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Russ Lutrell of Russellville; her granddaughter, Allison Lutrell of Little Rock; a special niece and nephew, Renea Watts of Nashville, Tennessee and Ira Mike Smith of Jacksonville, Florida; along with many other family members and friends.

A private burial for the family will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Russellville Animal Shelter, 3115 South Mobile Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas, 72802.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .