Hazel Louise (Sloan) Spencer, age 81 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her residence.

The daughter of Wilburn Sloan and Bessie (Martin) Sloan was born April 27, 1929 in Jasper, Arkansas.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Jasper Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge in Harrison. She was also a lifetime member of the American Legion.

Louise lived most of her life in Newton County except for the times she lived in England and California while her husband was stationed in the United States Air Force.

She was married to John Duane Spencer on July 15, 1946.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two infant sisters; her step-mother, Elvie Sloan and a daughter-in-law, Dimples Elaine Spencer.

Survivors are her two sons, Jerry and wife, Sharon Spencer of Jasper and Donald Spencer of Jasper; two sisters, Joyce Breedlove and Donna Henderson both of Jasper; five grandchildren, Jerry M. "J.J." and wife Shonti Spencer of Rogersville, MO, John and wife Donna Spencer of Harrison, Heather and husband, Darryl Little of Jasper, Jessica Spencer of Harrison and Stephen Spencer of Jasper; a step-granddaughter, Vicky Davidson; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and best friend and traveling buddy, Ruby Carter of Jasper.

Funeral was Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper with Rev. Kenny Clark officiating. Burial followed in Jasper Cemetery under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Jasper. Visitation was Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were J.J. Spencer, John Spencer, Stephen Spencer, Christopher Spencer, Gregory Spencer and Pat Henderson. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, great grandchildren and members of the Moose Lodge.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.