Hazel Irene Bentley

Hazel Irene Bentley, age 94, of Russellville, passed away May 11 at Helen Keller Hospital.

The visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. May 14 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Wayne Black. Burial will follow at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Red Bay.

Mrs. Bentley leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Earshel A. Bentley Jr. (wife Shelia) and Bruce E. Bentley (Richard); grandchild, Jennifer Nelson; great-grandchildren, Tyler Nelson and Austin Nelson; great-great-grandchild, Beau Bentley Nelson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earshel Bentley; grandson, Earshel A. Bentley III; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

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