of Mountain Home, AR
January 20, 1937 - December 5, 2025
Helen Shaffer, 88, of Mountain Home passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2025. She was born January 20, 1937 in Heber Springs to the late Herman and Rena Horton. She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed spending her time loving and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Tom) Meadows; three grandchildren, Allyson (Skyler) Wintle, Courtney (Casey) Cox and Joseph Meadows; three great grandchildren, Anabelle Riney, Cameron Cox and Ryan Wintle; sister, Betty Shinn and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Shaffer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Shaffer; her son, Steven Shaffer; her parents and brothers, Roy and Harrison Horton.
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20 Condolence(s)
Phyllis White
Monday, December 22, 2025
Where do I even start to say how much we Shared together. She was one of the best neighbors a I have ever had. She loved almost everyone. I hated it when she moved and we had to say our good byes. Though I completely understood . We could sit and talk for hours. She got to be the one that told me was hgoing to have a baby. She new I wanted one so much. We became more not just than just co.workers but like sisters. I just now saw this. Though my heart is heavy I am thankful for the time we had together they dwere most precious. My condolences to all her family. So sorry Kathy.
Ernestine Rogaisis
Thursday, December 18, 2025
So sorry to hear about Helen. She was such a sweet person. My sincere prayers for the Lord to give you family peace, strength and comfort.
Diane Davis
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Prayers for your family. I too was blessed to work with Helen many years ago. She was wonderful nurse such a sweet kind lady. She will always be missed.
Bernee Jackson Thurow
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Sending hugs and prayers 🙏🏻❤️ So sorry Kathy for the loss of your sweet Mom.
Sincerely,
Bernée
Myra Horton Rose
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Love you aunt Helen. My heart is saddened but I have beautiful memories of such a kind and loving aunt.
Debbie Smu
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Such a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of working with her and she taught me so much. She will be missed but heaven is rejoicing.
Angie Warhurst
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Kathy,
I will never forget all the good memories growing up and the trip to Pennsylvania!! Oh and the good Stoney's cake she made us. Prayers for the family!!🙏🏻🙏🏻'
Love, Angie
Edith and Leonard Fisher
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Our deepest condolences to family. I have known Helen for a long time. I have worked with Helen at SMC Osceola on night shift for so many years till she retired. She is a great nurse and a friend. She will be greatly missed.
Cynthia England
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Helen was a beautiful, sweet lady. I have pictures of her and mom working at the school.
Prayers for the family🙏✝️
Peggy Darty
Friday, December 12, 2025
I too had the pleasure of working with Helen. A wonderful nurse and friend. She will be deeply missed.
Sharron shaffer
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
We loved Nana and will miss her so much. She, Steven and Papa are all together. Such a loss for the kids but they have such wonderful memories.
Love, Sharron, Courtney, Cameron and Anabelle
WILF, LINDA F
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I, like so many, love Helen. Helen has always helped others when needed. She was a blessing on earth.
Julie Eddings
Monday, December 8, 2025
Prayers for the family. May God give each of you comfort and strength. Ms Helen was a amazing nurse and friend. She had a heart of gold when it came to her patients. It was a honor to work with her at the hospital.. she will be missed..
Joe Meadows
Monday, December 8, 2025
Kim Gladden
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Helen. She was an excellent nurse and a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelby Hudson
Monday, December 8, 2025
A wonderful sweet woman. I had the pleasure to work with her for many years. She was one of the best. RIP Helen. I will see you again.
Paulette Green
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of your sweetmom's passing! Heartfelt condolences and prayers for you, family and friends!
Sadie Malone
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Kathy;
I just wanted to extend my sincere condolences to you. Helen taught me many things when I was a new nurse. She was always patient and kind to me as well as to the other patients. I also remember her berries in her back yard that she always shared. I know you will miss her but I also know you have many wonderful memories to help on the days you are really missing her.
Sadie Malone
Wanda Linebarger
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. May God comfort the family as only He can.
John (Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Friday, December 5, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, our condolences to each one of you. The Douglass'