Helen Hutchens

Helen Hutchens, 98, a resident of Viney Grove, Ark., passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Prairie Grove, Ark.

She was born July 23, 1921, in Hot Springs, Ark., the daughter of Howard and Meryl (Qualls) Hooker. She was a longtime member of the Washington County Extension Club. As part of the club she was active in numerous fundraising activities, including cooking countless meals for the Prairie Grove Lions Club, the funds raised to help maintain the Viney Grove Community Building. As Honorary Mayor of Viney Grove, she was loved by many and she dearly loved her community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Veryl Hutchens; one son, Howard Boise “H.B.” Hutchens; two daughters-in-law, Janet Sue Hutchens and Una Raye Hutchens; two brothers, Howard Hooker Jr. and James Harvey Hooker; and one sister, Ona Marie Hooker.

Survivors include two sons, James Roger Hutchens and his wife Doris of Lincoln, Ark., and Ronnie Hutchens of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Doris Jean McConnell of Farmington, Ark.; five grandchildren, Liz Hutchens, Gary Hutchens, Terry Hutchens and his wife Cathy, Doug Hutchens and his wife Melissa, Mike Hutchens and his wife Rami; seven great-grandchildren, Miranda, Jared, Bryce, Brenna, Nathan, Alex, and Chase; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She and Veryl considered friend and neighbor John Everett to be an honorary son.

The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, and no graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Viney Grove Methodist Church, 751 E. Parks St., Prairie Grove, AR 72753.

An online guest book is available at www.luginbuel.com.

Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove is in charge of arrangements.

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