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Helen Hodo Obituary
Helen L. Hodo, 83, of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in her home. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue Heiss and Eleanor Fout.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Hodo of the home; nine stepchildren; two sisters, Barbara McKown and husband Harold and Georgia Polk, all of Van Buren; a brother, Darrell Smith and wife Mickie of Van Buren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Family will visit with relatives and friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Ocker Funeral Home, 700 Jefferson St., Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Jean Lawson, Wes Turner, Dwight Faldon, David Gustafson and Russell Kious.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Van Buren Boys and Girls Club, 1403 City Park Road, Van Buren, AR 72956.
Online condolences may be made at www.ockerfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kristy Sanchez
December 10, 2019
Helen was a wonderful lady. I am sorry for your loss.
Rosemary Stallings
November 27, 2019
Helen was a great lady! She will be missed. Pappa Green & Helen looking over all!
God Bless!
Rosemary Stallings
Johnathan Hunter
Cindy Nelson
November 19, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of Ms. Helen. She was a kind and giving woman who had such a sweet heart. She will be missed by many and my condolences go out to Mr. Hodo as well as her extended family.
Susi Green
November 16, 2019
Helen was a wonderful person, beautiful inside and out. Very selfless, always loving, kind and willing to listen if you had a problem. She will be greatly missed by all of her extended family members.
Tom Heiss
November 15, 2019
What a wonderful person! Helen will certainly be with God, and always in our prayers and memories!
Reba Des Jardin
November 15, 2019
God gain a beautiful angel RIP. You will be missed.
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