
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.

I too had the pleasure of working with Helen. A wonderful nurse and friend. She will be deeply missed.

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

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.

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..


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.

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.

Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of your sweetmom’s passing! Heartfelt condolences and prayers for you, family and friends!

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

Sharon, so sorry for your loss. May God comfort the family as only He can.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, our condolences to each one of you. The Douglass'