of Jonesboro, AR
November 5, 1927 - November 11, 2023
Doris C. Hubbell, also known as "Ma Hubbell", of Jonesboro, AR was called home to be with her Lord on November 11, 2023 at the age of 96.
Born November 5, 1927 in McKenzie, TN to Everett and Effie (Bell) Mason, Doris was the oldest of ten children and quit school in the fifth grade to care for her younger siblings while her parents worked in the fields.
Known to many people in the community as "Ma Hubbell", she ran a restaurant on Nettleton Avenue, serving home cooking and practical advice for more than fifteen years. Despite a lack of formal education, she was gifted with a tremendous amount of common sense, which allowed her to overcome many challenges that she faced in her lifetime, seeing these challenges as hills that she and the Lord could conquer together.
During her life, she studied to be a nurse, worked in a carburetor factory and worked on the farm with her husband. She was also a carpenter, electrician and a plumber when she needed to be. She lovingly taught Sunday School at Rock Hill Baptist Church for more than thirty years. She was an avid reader her entire life, especially the Bible. Doris took great joy in serving the Lord and was known for being a Godly woman who always spoke what was on her mind.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband of twenty-six years, Willard; her parents; a stepdaughter, Patsy Garman; brothers, Adell Mason and Earnest Mason and sisters, Ruby Hodges, Geraldine Rowland, Mary Helen Mason, Fay Raines and Ruth Gaines.
Left to cherish the memory of Doris are her son, Gary (Nancy) Hubbell; daughters, Renee (Chris) Thompson and Regina Hubbell; grandchildren, Lisa (Gary) Richardson, Alfie Garman, Bobby Garman, John (Maria) Thompson, Liza (Aaron) Pape and Caidence Thompson; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Cora (Henry) Tilmon and Charlotte Jane Mason; life long special friends and bonus daughters, Darlene Bryant and Lisa Jo Farmer and many nieces and nephews, friends and loved ones.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro, AR with John Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Hill Baptist Cemetery.
A visitation will precede the service beginning at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial donations be made in Doris's name to the NEA Humane Society or to a charity of the donors choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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11 Condolence(s)
Walter Johnson
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Ma Hubbell was always there to help us all. I loved her for all she did for my family. Baby sitting for my son Joshua. I miss the chats we had. She was an Awesome lady and neighbor. RIp dear Lady
Maralyn Hubbell Sims
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Remember the many wonderful memories you have.
Maybe God grant peace to the huge family that loves her.
Mary Gentry
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
My condolence to her family. I m sad she’s gone but what an Angel she is now. I thought of her last week and should have called or visited her. She was a sweet godly woman. My prayers for the family.
Tammy Walker Wood
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
She was a very sweet lady.
Aaron McLaughlin
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Mrs. Hubbell was a wonderful lady and will be missed by so many. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Eva owens
Monday, November 13, 2023
My condolences to the family Doris was a great friend and I will miss her dearly. Your family has my love and blessings
Dianne Gibson
Monday, November 13, 2023
Sister Hubbell brought me many hours of joy while eating lunch and drinking coffee at her restaurant. She was blunt and to the point, and I always appreciated that in her. And I loved her deep laughter, seemed like it came all the way from her toes. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Until we meet again.
Laura Hawkins Ward
Monday, November 13, 2023
Very sorry for your great loss. My prayers are with you all. God bless.
Lisa Strickland
Monday, November 13, 2023
Gary & Nancy, we are so sorry to hear about your sweet mom
Much love, Gary and Lisa Strickland
Sharon Knuckles
Monday, November 13, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss ! My thoughts and prayers are with you all ! Ma Hubbell was a wonderful woman and her cooking was the best in town !
Linda Davenport
Monday, November 13, 2023
I loved to stop in and get her delicious meals after work while we were building our new home. She was a fantastic cook. Prayers for her family left to grieve but happy she is with JESUS.