Teresa Hassel-Keener

Teresa Hassel-Keener, age 66, of Hector, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to Lola Ralls. Teresa is preceded in death by her mother, her first husband Wayne Hassel, her second husband Henri Keener, and her brother Tommy Ralls, Jr.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, one son Steven Hassel and his wife Shanna of Seminole, Florida; daughters Jennifer Kissinger and her husband Steven of Searcy; and Beth Hassel of Atkins. Teresa was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren and delighted in the company of her four great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters Shelia Starr and her husband Bobby Furge' of Longville, Louisiana, and Brenda Riley and her husband Gary of Siloam Springs, as well as her brother Bill Ralls of Hector.

In addition, she leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous other family members and friends.

Teresa had a deep love for her family, cherished her role as a grandmother, and had a special fondness for animals.

Philippians 4:13 King James Version; I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me

A memorial visitation will be held to honor Teresa's life will be held Wednesday August 20th 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Russellville Family Funeral.

In lieu of flowers a donation made in her name can be made to American Cancer SocietyHarrah’s Hope Lodge 718 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 or via online at www.raiseyourway.donordrive.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. An online guestbook is available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.