Helen Hubbard

(From Knell Mortuary)

Helen Hubbard passed away on June 6, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 106. She was born on January 8, 1920, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of the late W. Ellis and Jane M. (McDaniel) Wright, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, service to her country, and a spirited love of life.

Helen grew up in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School with the class of 1938. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg, now Pittsburg State University.

She answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Army, where she worked as a dietitian. Helen carried that same professional dedication beyond her military service and continued her work as a dietitian after leaving the Army. Her career reflected both her skill and her commitment to helping others, and she was respected for the care and responsibility she brought to her work. She married Dolph Hubbard on March 19, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. The two would share 55 years of marriage till his passing on December 31, 2004.

Helen was also a faithful member of First Christian Church of Carthage and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Military Officers Association of America, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, These affiliations were important to her and reflected her appreciation for faith, heritage, and community. She valued the connections she made through church and civic involvement and carried herself with quiet dignity in all that she did.

She enjoyed a wide range of interests and was known for her active and adventurous spirit. Helen loved all kinds of sports and took up snow skiing in 1960, a pastime she enjoyed with her family. She was an excellent bridge player and ping pong player, and she loved dancing. She was also a gifted caregiver, seamstress, and gardener who found joy in tending to her home and in the beauty of flowers. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her great happiness throughout her life.

Helen is survived by her sons, Dolph Hubbard of Carthage, Missouri, and Judd Hubbard and his wife, Nancy, of Modesto, California. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Grace Brown and her husband, Levi, Ceciley Ruzicka and her husband, Justin, Alex Hubbard, Bryce Hubbard and his wife, Rikki, and Hannah Piazza and her husband, Stephen. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Ezekiel, Gabriel, Samson, Luca, Charlette, Avery, Liam, Aiden, Atlas, Carter, Cora, Crew, Malcolm, and Emilia. She is also survived by her niece, Gail Pennington and her husband, Phillip.

She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carrie Jane Hubbard, and her brother, Robert Wright.

Helen Hubbard will be remembered for her strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family. Her adventurous nature, generous heart, and lifelong devotion to those she loved left a lasting impression on all who knew her. A woman of steadfast faith, she was a true woman of prayer. She could often be found with her Bible open on her lap and a finished crossword puzzle resting on her breakfast table, a reflection of her sharp mind and peaceful spirit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Knell Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Fasken Cemetery, Carthage, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday, June 15, 2026 at Knell Mortuary. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Disabled Veterans Association in care of the Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.