She was a retired employee of Olan Mills Photography and was a hairdresser for many years. Clarice was a longtime member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church which she loved dearly. Clarice also loved cooking, doing crafts, interior decorating, playing all types of card games and doing anything for others. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Michael Russell; her daughter, Michelle Ann Pruitt; a son-in-law, Gary Murphy; and siblings, Vivian Odon, Lucille Neeley, Gladys Boone and Bernice Walters.
She is survived by three daughters, Veronica Sue Murphy of Monticello, Regina Lynn Jennings and husband Ken of Bigelow and Rachelle Mann and husband Greg of Wilmar; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dane Hall and Rev. Terry Newman officiating. There will be a visitation preceding the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. You can sign Clarice's guestbook registry here on her page.
Condolences(3)
Pam Gladden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Dear Family,My deepest condolences and love sent to you during the loss of Clarice. I loved her with all my heart. So many memories of her that time will not erase. My deepest love is sent to you all. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
Alice Robinson Thomas
Redfield, AR Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Dear Family,I love Clarice and I have so many fond memories growing up. Margie is my best friend and we would stay with Clarice and James when we were kids. She was also full of fun! She had her beauty shop in her house. I loved all you kids. I’m sorry for your loss. She was always positive and a “can do “attitude!! May God comfort and peace be with each of you! Love y’all
The Furgerson Family
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, July 8, 2025 May God be with you in this time of need. We are so sorry for your loss.