of Lexa, AR

August 21, 1936 - June 22, 2023

Patsy Helton Hardy, age 86, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on Friday, August 21, 1936 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Jerome Curby Helton and Lucille Malcolm Helton.

Pat was a dedicated employee of the former Arkansas Power and Light Company for 44 years. She worked in the Helena office and truly enjoyed her work and all the friends she made along the way.

A nearly lifelong resident of Phillips County, she was a true country girl, "as tough as a two-dollar steak" her husband, Pete, would say. They were long-time members of the Jackson Point Hunt Club and spent a great deal of their time roaming the woods and running up and down the Mississippi River. She enjoyed every moment.

She married Pete mid-life and was as devoted to him as anyone could be. She provided constant care for him, during a difficult period, as his life began to fade away. Although it eventually took a toll on her life, she would not have had it any other way.

Pat was a kind and caring person; you would never meet anyone who was as nice. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie; son, Tim; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil "Pete" Hardy; two sons, Mark and Jeff; parents, Jerome and Lucille; sister, Mildred; four brothers, James, Lester, Alfred and Robert.

A graveside service for Patsy Helton Hardy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Rudy Weaver will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to express their thanks to Susan Kennedy, who provided care and support for her last two years. They would also like to thank the Elite Hospice staff for all their support and care during Pat's last few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lexa First Baptist Church in Pat's memory.

Lexa First Baptist Church
211 Cedar Street
Lexa, AR 72355

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com