of Batesville, AR
October 4, 1909 - June 29, 2007
Ethel Martin, 97, of Batesville died Friday, June 29, 2007 in Batesville. Born at Cushman, Arkansas, on October 4, 1909, she was the daughter of George Tosh and Virginia Sue Thompson Tosh.
She was a homemaker who loved to cook for her family and friends. She had a tradition of cooking supper for her entire family every Sunday night, a tradition that lasted for 50 years. She also loved to work in her garden, where she raised vegetables and flowers (roses) and enjoyed giving most of what she grew away to family and friends.
She was a member of the Ruddell Hill Baptist Church and had attended services there since the very first Sunday service was held, and was one of the earliest members of the church. She was a loving Christian woman who loved the Lord and strived to be an example for others. She was very passionate about taking care of her family and friends. She has baby-sat hundreds of children over the years and has influenced their lives with her Christian principles.
She is survived by 2 sons, Norman Martin and his wife Jean, Harlon Martin and his wife Shirley, 1 daughter, Janice Price and her husband Larry, all of Batesville, 6 Grandchildren, Vicki Jones of Batesville, Steve Martin of Eureka, Missouri, Laura Anderson of Batesville, Kim Gleghorn of Batesville, Amy Caplinger of Jonesboro, and Karen Langston of Batesville, 10 Great Grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff Jones, Autumn and Joe Martin, Logan and Claire Gleghorn, Katelyn Langston, Marley Anderson, Stone and Olivia Caplinger, many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Sue Tosh, her Husband of 43 years, Winfred Martin, an infant son, 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., at the Ruddell Hill Baptist Church, with Brother Alan Brown and Brother Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow at the Campground Cemetery in Bethesda. Visitation will be Monday, July 2, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are V.L. Taylor, Ivan Wood, Freddie Russell, Jeff Jones, Bobby Davis, Greg Taylor, Jerry Miller and Ronnie Sweet.
Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Leonard, Dr. Bill Waldrip, Employees of Woodlawn Nursing Home, Ronnie Painter, Bill Coop and James Reves.
Memorials can be made to the Ruddell Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 805 Bethesda Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501.
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14 Condolence(s)
JAN BURROW QUALLS
Monday, July 16, 2007
OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU ALL .THE OLEN BURROW FAMILY
Marty & Brenda Aydelotte
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Janice & Family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how special she was to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. Marty, Brenda & Brandy Aydelotte
Peggy & Jerry Wilkins
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Dear Martin Family: Dwain just told me about your mothers death. I am so sorry to hear about it. She was a wonderful sweet Christian lady and a good friend to mother and our family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Please express our Sympathy to all the family. Sincerely, Peggy Seery Wilkins and Family
Malcolm & Nancy Pollard
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Dwain emailed us about your Mother's passing. What precious memories I have of her kindness & love, and PATIENCE with a pesky, rowdy little redhead that would visit Janice. I'll bet she & Mom & Aunty Della are having a wonderful visit with each other. I know you will miss her and our thoughts & prayers are with all of your family! Love, Nancy (Seery) & Malcolm Pollard
Willie Strong & Jessica Davis
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Libby Dennis
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Janis: I am so very sorry about the loss of your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Libby
JERRY BASTEL
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
A VERY SPECIAL LADY WHO RAISED A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY
Teddy /Teresa Robertsox
Monday, July 2, 2007
Hello Vicki, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Loved One. You are in our prayer.
Jerrel & Sue Davison
Monday, July 2, 2007
Normon,Harlon and Janice I believe Aunt Ethel was welcomed into Heaven when God called her home. She meant so much to me especially after my Mom passed away. I love each of you Mary Sue and Jerrel
Kathy or Flora Carey
Monday, July 2, 2007
Janis, Kim and Karen and family. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do for you please do not hesitate to call on us at anytime day or night. Your mother and grandmother was a very sweet women and was always kind to me and always had a smile when I saw her. She will be missed. Again if we can do anything for you at all please let us know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. love you Kathy and Flora Carey
Kathy or Flora Carey
Monday, July 2, 2007
Janis, Kim and Karen and family. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do for you please do not hesitate to call on us at anytime day or night. Your mother and grandmother was a very sweet women and was always kind to me and always had a smile when I saw her. She will be missed. Again if we can do anything for you at all please let us know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. love you Kathy and Flora Carey
VALERIE GAY
Monday, July 2, 2007
Janice, Norman, & Harlan, Words cannot express my sincerest simpathies in the loss of your mother. In the many years I have known her she has truly been a prime example of Christian mother and friend. I know she is with Jesus at this time, Amen. I will always think of her as Aunt Ethel and remember just how special she was, not only to me but to everyone who knew her. God Bless you and your families during this time of sadness and celebration of a wonderful long life. I love you all, Valerie
Carol King
Monday, July 2, 2007
Janice, I want to extend my sympathy and understanding to you, Kim and Karen. I know how hard it is to lose a mother/grandmother no matter how long they have been sick. If there is any thing I can do let me know. All of you are in my prayers.
Debbie Easley
Monday, July 2, 2007
Ms. Ethel was a wonderful lady. She meant a lot to our family. Mom, Dad, I and the girls will keep you and the entire family in our thoughts and prayers during this time.