of Vilonia,
July 13, 1930 - April 10, 2015
Martha J. Dallas, 84, of Vilonia went to be with the Lord April 10, 2015. She was born July 13, 1930 to the late Walter Burton Graddy and Dessie Naomi Blessing. She was also preceded in death by her sister Betty Braden.
Martha was a homemaker and longtime resident of Vilonia. She was a very active lifetime member of Beryl Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing piano in church, sewing, gardening, participating in church activities and gatherings with her family. Martha was a caring person who enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was lovingly known as ''Grammy'' by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her husband of 65 years Benjamen T. Dallas. Her two sons Barry (Ann) Dallas of Greenbrier, and Gary (Pat) Dallas of Vilonia, daughter Susan (Phil) Tacker of Vilonia. Two sisters, Sybil Carroll of Little Rock, and Wilma (Dick) Giddings of North Little Rock. Six grandchildren, Mark (Adrienne) Dallas, John David (Jamie) Dallas, Andy (Melissa) Dallas, Whitney (Nick) Weaver, Jenna (Dustin) Montgomery, Brooke (Andy) Jones, fifteen great grandchildren, brother-in-law Roy Braden, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015 at Beryl Baptist Church, with Bro. Wade Lentz officiating. Burial will follow at Beryl Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Martha's grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Beryl Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Beryl Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special thanks to hospital staff at Conway Regional Health System.
Dallas family, I have just heard about Martha Jo's passing. I am so sorry to hear this. Scotty and I visited with her after my aunt Sarah Fugatt Johnson's funeral in February at Beryl Cem. My family (Fugatt and Avra) go way back to Beryl Baptist Church with Benny and Martha Jo. I definitely would have been at her funeral if I had known about it. My condolences and prayers to all her family.
Jonna Parish
Dearest Benny and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Miss Martha was such a special lady and loved by my grandparents, parents and myself. Praying for comfort for all of you during this time of grief. May God lift, comfort and strengthen you throughout this time in the days to come. Words seem so little at such a time. My heart breaks with and for each of you.
In His Love,
Carolyn Hall Burnam
(daughter of Hazel and Huey Hall)
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Jerry and Shirley Frazier
Uncle Ben and Family,
Beautiful pictures of beautiful people on this website. Martha's legacy is her wonderful family.
You must take comfort in knowing that you have
a wonderful Mother and you always will. She's gone a few steps ahead, but in the not so distant future you'll join her with all the joy eternal families bring. Our faith is that our Heavenly Father and His Son have made this possible.
Love to you,
Jim and Ruth
Thinking of you all. Wish I could have been there with you to celebrate a life so wonderfully lived. Our time as neighbors was an important part of our family's life. So many wonderful memories.... Blessings. Herbie
We love you all and we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to learn of Martha's death. Our prayers are with your family
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Dallas' passing. She was always such a pleasant person. I can't recall a time that I've ever seen her without a big ole smile on her face. She was obviously a happy person and made those around her feel the same way. I know she'll be missed. I'm praying for God's comfort for you all.
Barry, Ann and Family,
John and I are very sorry for your loss. We are lifting you up in prayer today. Much love and hugs today and always.
John and Robin Heitland
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dallas family.
Romans 8:28
Barry, Ann , and family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
James and Kelly
Gary and Barry,
My heart goes out to you both and to your father Benny, during this time. So much of our family is leaving this old Earthly place for their home in Heaven. Martha leaves sweet memories for you all...she was a wonderful woman. My sisters Rhonda and Debbie and I send our condolences.
Ann and Barry and Jenna and john David and families, we are praying for you during this time of loss. Know that she is praising Jesus and we will see her again. God bless
Somer, David, Sidney, hunter, Tyler, Logan, and kinzey
We will always remember Martha as a very sweet and loving friend even after we had moved from the community where Howard was pastor in 1976-1980. Our prayers are with all her family during these days ahead.
Marge & Howard Murray
We are so sorry to hear about Martha. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a special lady. She will be missed. I was a longtime member of Beryl Baptist Church and loved knowing her. Will be praying for your family.
Dear Barry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jerra Linn
So sorry for your loss, Barry and Ann and Dallas family. I pray your dad and family will be comforted, especially in these next few days and weeks. God bless you all.....
Barry, Ann & Family,
We are so sorry to hear abut your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Martha's passing, we worked together at the shoe factory. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Know that she is enjoying the splendors of Heaven! Love you all, if there is anything we can do, let us know
To the Dallas family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Sorry to learn of Martha's passing. We know that she had great love for her family and that she will really be missed. All of you are in our prayers.
With our love and deepest sympathy.
U are all in our thoughts and prayers!! We love u!! Madelyn and Jim