It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Hasseltine Hobbs, age 86, of Mammoth Spring, AR, on May 10, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Mary, fondly known as Hasseltine, was born on August 7, 1937, in Fryatt, AR, to her parents, Samual and Verna Smith. She was united in marriage on November 13, 1955, in Mammoth Spring, AR, to Harold Dean Hobbs. They were married for 57 years and were blessed with three children, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Hasseltine was a dedicated member of the Mammoth Spring Church of Christ.
Hasseltine was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose presence brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. She found immense happiness in spending time with her family and friends. She loved camping, fishing, and vacationing with her husband, Dean. She cherished every moment shared with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hasseltine’s culinary talents were well-known, and she delighted her loved ones with her delicious chocolate sheet cakes, bundt cakes, and strawberry pies at family gatherings. Her love for ice cream was no secret, and she made sure to enjoy a bowl several times a week.
Hasseltine’s passing leaves an empty space in our hearts, but we find solace in knowing that she is now in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior, free from the grips of Alzheimer’s disease. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Hasseltine is survived by her son, Jerry (Sharon) Hobbs of Cape Girardeau, MO; her son, Larry (Amber) Hobbs of Rolla, MO; her daughter, Linda (Robert) Crase of Thayer, MO; her grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Brower of Springfield, MO; Allen Crase of Thayer, MO; Angela Crase of Jonesboro, AR; Joseph (Monica) Hobbs of Cape Girardeau, MO; Kimberly Hobbs of Franklin, TN; Emma Hobbs and Abby Hobbs of Rolla, MO; and her great-grandchildren, Jaxson Hobbs and Haylee Hobbs of Cape Girardeau, MO; and Amilia Brower and Ethan Brower of Springfield, MO. She is also survived by her brother, Sammy (Becky) Smith of Waynesville, MO; and her brother-in-law, Fred Wesson of Olive Branch, MS.
Hasseltine was preceded in death by her parents, Samual and Verna Smith; her husband Dean; her sisters Nadine Wesson and Geraldine Smith; and her grandchildren, James Hobbs and Jarrod Hobbs.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, MO, followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Barry O’Dell, preacher of the Mammoth Spring Church of Christ, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, C/O Carter Funeral Home, 827 Chestnut St., Thayer, MO 65791.
