Helen Joy Hubbard, age 86, of Malvern, passed from this life on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Arbor Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Malvern.

She was born August 11, 1935, in Arkadelphia, the daughter of the late Jeff Davis and Willie Sue Webb Hubbard.  Helen was a Baptist. She enjoyed painting, crafting, singing and visiting with her friends at The Caring Place of Hot Springs and later enjoyed her friendships at Arbor Oaks in Malvern. Helen was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. She truly lived up to her middle name and was joyful all of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jeff and Robert Hubbard.

Survivors are one sister, Betty Hughes of Benton; one sister-in-law, Brenda Hubbard of Hot Springs; many nieces and nephews; and special friends Kay and Kris, all of whom she loved dearly.

Private burial was held at Richland Cemetery in Arkadelphia.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.