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(7)
Sherry O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 10, 2025 Mike & family, I'm sorry for the loss of your grandmother & loved one. May God comfort you and give you peace. God's blessings on you all.Kimberly Crick
MOINTICELLO, AR Thursday, July 10, 2025 You will definitely be missed you were one of a kind. Rest in Peace Sweet LadyRobbie Barnett
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Dear Family,I'm so sorry Clarice passed away. She was like a Mom and best friend to me. She loved me through some really tough times in my life. She would help anyone in need. She amazed me with all her talent. She could decorate, cook the best food you ever tasted and really pray for you if you needed her to and so much more. I love her and no one will ever be able to take her place in my heart. I know she will be waiting for me at the pearly gates ushering me in. I'm so thankful she's not sick anymore. I will be praying for everyone that loved her in the weeks and months to come. Let Jesus give you peace and comfort like only he can.
Melissa A Bailey
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, July 9, 2025 To the family ofMrs.Clarice I am sorry for your loss of your mom, grandma, great grandma,aunt and great aunt just remembered that she is in the harms of our Savior Jesus Christ.
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.