Hazel J. Lowry Evans Palmore

Hazel J. Lowry Evans Palmore, 92, of Gravette, Arkansas, died at her home on December 21, 2014. Born June 22, 1922, in Crossett, Arkansas. She was the daughter, of Lindsey Leroy Lowry and Nettie Lou Myers. She grew up in Chicago and with her husband, Arthur F. Evans, Sr., taught school in New Edinburgh, Moro, Vilonia, Cabot, Lincoln, and Gentry. She earned her Masters Degree in Elementary Education and Counseling from Arkansas State College. Following the death of Mr. Evans she later married W. A. "Buster" Palmore of Rogers. The past ten years she lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Arthur F. Evans and Crow Johnson Evans. She worked with the Ozark Literacy Council, was involved with walking clubs, painting, and handcrafts. In 1956 Hazel was first runner up in the Mrs. Arkansas competition. She was also the first woman member of the Kiwanis club of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, and both husbands. Survivors include her son Dr. Arthur Evans and his wife Crow Johnson Evans of Gravette, Arkansas; daughter, Jacqueline Martin and husband, Dallas, of Durango, Colorado; two grandsons, Paul Arthur Martin and his wife, Ali, of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Rod Martin; and five great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated by The Ozark Literacy Council, Your hometown library, SEVA, The Heifer Project, Doctors Without Borders, or the good cause of your choice.