JoAnn Helbling, 85, of Fort Smith, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born December 11, 1935 in Oklahoma City to Joseph and Hazel Rogers. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, and helped with Special Olympics in Fort Smith.
She is survived by a son, James Helbling of Fort Smith; a brother, Robert Rogers and wife Pat of Fort Smith; and a granddaughter, Susan Klein of Fort Smith.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.