of Little Rock, AR

May 17, 1937 - September 10, 2025

Martha Ligon Culp was born on May 17, 1937 to William Freeman and Ernestine Thompson Ligon in Arkadelphia AR. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on September 10, 2025, in Little Rock AR. Martha grew up in Delight, AR loving life. At age 17 her family moved to Prescott, AR where she spent her senior year involved in many activities including, cheerleading, basketball, sports editor for the school paper and homecoming court.

After graduation, she attended Henderson State Teachers College where she met the love of her life, her future husband, Roland Culp, who was one year ahead of her. Martha graduated with a degree in education in 3 years so he would not get away! After they married, she embarked on a 47-year career teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th grade math, science and music, in Des Arc, AR, Prescott, AR, Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, AR and finishing in Ft. Worth, TX.
She loved music and sang in the choir and played the piano and organ at First Methodist Church in Prescott for many, many years including the youth choir led by her sister Betty Formby.
She also loved dancing, singing, entertaining, playing bridge and was a fierce friend to many. Above all she treasured her family, all of it, from her grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and last but not least her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family reunions were very important to her.
Martha was a devoted wife, mother and follower of Christ. She lived and loved ''Big'' and positively impacted many lives through her teaching, her music, her hospitality, her cooking, her friendships, her passion for life and her great love for her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 42 years. She is survived by her brother, William F. Ligon, her sister Betty Formby (Buddy), 4 sons John (Roxie), Wayne (Pam), Jim (Paige), David, 7 grandchildren Haley Smith (Daniel), Rachel Talley (Graham), John Culp III (Hannah), Ben Culp, Griffin Culp, Ellis Culp, Greg Culp and 4 great grandchildren Kenlie Smith, John Winn Smith, Caroline Talley and Grace Talley.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, September 20, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, AR, 1100 Central Ave. Burial will follow at De Ann Cemetery in Prescott. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs or a charity of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com