Hazel Clark Obituary Hazel Shearin Clark March 27, 1932 － October 22, 2023 Branchville, VA － Hazel Shearin Clark, 91, best known as "Big Mama", passed away on October 22, 2023 in Moses Lake, WA. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was a daughter of the late Norman Walter Shearin and Lillian Little Shearin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis Webb Clark; a daughter Deborah Clark Coker; a great granddaughter infant Elizabeth Leigh Stillwell; three sisters, Dorothy Davis, Evelyn Di Cologero, and Thelma Morgan; and two brothers, Norman and Winfield Shearin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Judy Adams (Danny) of Moses Lake, WA, and Brenda O‚ÄôNeal (Gene) of Edenton, NC; a son Lewis Kent Clark (Joyce) of Bloomingdale, GA; a sister, Edna Jones (Bobby) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; and several nieces and nephews. She was very blessed with 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, all of whom she adored and loved with all her heart. Hazel, "Big Mama", married in 1948 and moved to Branchville, VA where they raised four children and several foster children. She was best known as a strong Christian woman and the love she showed to everyone. She enjoyed square dancing, clogging, playing cards, and quilting. Hazel enjoyed doing fundraisers to raise money to help in building the Branchville Baptist Church. She was very active in the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary until her health started to decline. Hazel, along with her husband, were the Stew Masters for the Fire Department in Branchville for many years. She was a woman of faith. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was happiest having all her family together for a meal and fellowship and will be truly missed. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave., Franklin, VA with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Oct. 27, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Hazel-Clark 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/hazel-clark-obituary?id=53442568 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Hazel Shearin Clark, 91, known as "Big Mama," passed away on 22 October 2023 in Moses Lake, WA. Born on 27 March 1932 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was a devoted Christian, mother, and community member. She enjoyed square dancing, clogging, playing cards, and quilting. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral service was held at 2 PM on 4 November 2023 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA, with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial followed in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, VA. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Hazel Clark Obituary Hazel Shearin Clark 27 March 1932 - 22 October 2023 Branchville, VA - Hazel Shearin Clark, 91, best known as "Big Mama," passed away on 22 October 2023 in Moses Lake, WA. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was a daughter of the late Norman Walter Shearin and Lillian Little Shearin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis Webb Clark; a daughter Deborah Clark Coker; a great granddaughter infant Elizabeth Leigh Stillwell; three sisters, Dorothy Davis, Evelyn DiCologero, and Thelma Morgan; and two brothers, Norman and Winfield Shearin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Judy Adams (Danny) of Moses Lake, WA, and Brenda O'Neal (Gene) of Edenton, NC; a son Lewis Kent Clark (Joyce) of Bloomingdale, GA; a sister, Edna Jones (Bobby) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; and several nieces and nephews. She was very blessed with 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, all of whom she adored and loved with all her heart. Hazel, "Big Mama," married in 1948 and moved to Branchville, VA where they raised four children and several foster children. She was best known as a strong Christian woman and the love she showed to everyone. She enjoyed square dancing, clogging, playing cards, and quilting. Hazel enjoyed doing fundraisers to raise money to help in building the Branchville Baptist Church. She was very active in the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary until her health started to decline. Hazel, along with her husband, were the Stew Masters for the Fire Department in Branchville for many years. She was a woman of faith. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was happiest having all her family together for a meal and fellowship and will be truly missed. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, 4 November 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave., Franklin, VA with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Hazel Shearin Clark | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 27 March 1932; Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Death | 22 October 2023; Moses Lake, WA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------| | Hazel Shearin Clark | Decedent | Moses Lake, WA | | Lewis Webb Clark | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Norman Walter Shearin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lillian Little Shearin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Judy Adams (Danny) | Child | Moses Lake, WA | | Brenda O'Neal (Gene) | Child | Edenton, NC | | Lewis Kent Clark (Joyce) | Child | Bloomingdale, GA | | Deborah Clark Coker | Predeceased Child | -- | | Edna Jones (Bobby) | Sibling | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Dorothy Davis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Evelyn DiCologero | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Thelma Morgan | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Norman Shearin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Winfield Shearin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Elizabeth Leigh Stillwell | Predeceased Great-Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Hazel Clark was best known as "Big Mama." 2. She married in 1948 and moved to Branchville, VA. 3. She raised four children and several foster children. 4. Known as a strong Christian woman who showed love to everyone. 5. Enjoyed square dancing, clogging, playing cards, and quilting. 6. Participated in fundraisers to help build the Branchville Baptist Church. 7. Was active in the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. 8. Served as Stew Master for the Fire Department in Branchville for many years with her husband. 9. Had 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 10. Was happiest when her family gathered for meals and fellowship. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Franklin | Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 27 October 2023 |