Joy Rose Hibbard

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Rosary
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.


Funeral Mass
St. Mary's Catholic Church
123 Columbia Street
Helena, AR  72342
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Holly Street
Helena, AR  72342
Joy Rose Hibbard

of Helena, AR

August 2, 1931 - September 21, 2018

Joy Saia Hibbard passed from this life on Friday, September 21, 2018 surrounded by family.

Joy was born in Helena, Arkansas on August 2, 1931. She was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Ladies of St. Mary's and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Saia; her husband of 62 years, Joseph L. ''Pete'' Hibbard; four brothers and two sisters.

Joy is survived by her five children, Mike (Janet) Hibbard of Richland, WA, Bob (Cathy) Hibbard of Middletown, DE, Rose (Keith) Fairchild of Tulsa, OK, Dianne (Mike) Fynmore of Edgewater, FL, and Donna (Lynn) Whitted of Southaven, MS. She is also survived by five grandsons, Jon (Nancy) Fairchild, Brian (Jessica) Hibbard, Dr. Kevin (Heather) Hibbard, Chris (Kara) Oswalt, Barrett Oswalt; one granddaughter, Katy (Taylor) Boone; ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Smith and Sister Grace Saia, SCN.

Joy is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and Phillips College with a major in Early Childhood Development. She retired from the Arkansas Mid-Delta Head Start Agency in 1997 after 30 years of service. In retirement she loved spending time with her family, doting on grandchildren and later great-grandchildren, fishing with her husband, and enjoying breakfast with her friends on Fridays after early Mass. She was a devoted sports fan and a passionate follower of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Razorback football and basketball.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 25 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena.

Pallbearers will be her five grandsons and her grandson-in-law.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, (870) 572-2571.


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Lona Bryant
Poplar Grove, AR
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Thursday, November 8, 2018

My condolences, I loved Ms. Joy.

Lou Olivares
Lexa, AR
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

I have just seen this obit.I have know Joy for 30 years or more, the sweetest person you will ever meet.I truly wish I had seen this earlier.My condolences to all the family

Jessica Smith
Albuquerque, NM
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Aunt Joy lived up to her name, because she was always full of joy! And that's how I will always remember her. I love you Aunt Joy, and look forward to seeing you in Heaven when God calls me home!

Don and Crystal Eastman
West Helena, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

The family has lost a beautiful, much loved lady. We have lost a much loved best friend. Our hearts go out to each of you. Beautiful memories are what will keep us smiling. She is smiling down on all of us from heaven. All our love, Don and Crystal Rose

Winson and Joyce Slavens
Chouteau, OK
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Sorry for your loss.
Prayers to the family.
Winson and Joyce

Mary King
West Helena, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Dear family members, I only learned today about the passing of Miss Joy. I know that your loss is great, but your memories have to be awesome! A life well lived is a blessing to everyone who knew her, and she touched the lives of many people.

Guy and Jennette Saia
Plains, GA
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the Hibbard family. I will never see a cardinal in my yard and not think of Aunt Joy. I met my husbands Aunt Joy at the last family reunion that we had In Memphis and I remember how much she loves the baseball team the Cardinals. I know that there are no words that can be spoken to ease you loss and your pain. Always remember your Mother, your Grandmother or your Sister when she lived her life pain free and how happy she was with her life and family.Know now that she has a new body in heaven and has joined her loved ones that have passed on and know that one day you will see her again and she will welcome home with her wonderful loving arms. Please know that even though we are not with you in body we are with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Guy and Jennette Saia

KIM ANGLIN
Tulsa, OK
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Monday, September 24, 2018

I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.-Kim

jim mayer
baton rouge, LA
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Joy and Pete were the finest parents, friends and citizens of Helena their entire lives. They will be missed by all who knew them. Jim & Diane Marla Caren & Adam Mayer

Lynette Burt Murphy
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

I am so sorry to see this loss of Mrs. Hibbard. What a dear, sweet lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.