of Harrisburg, AR
July 8, 1937 - November 9, 2020
Martha King, 83, of Marvell, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, November 9, 2020 in Harrisburg, Arkansas surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1937 in Spiro, Oklahoma to the late Audrey Jobe Hickman and Dave Jobe.
Heaven gained one of the most beautiful angels this afternoon. Granny, we love you so much but you're with Jesus now.
If you knew Martha King, you loved her. She was fierce. She was bossy. She was sassy. But, she loved everyone. She loved her grandkids and her great-great grandkids. Most importantly, She loved Jesus.
Her favorite color was red. She loved red lipstick, red clothes and her nails were painted red. Because her baby's favorite color was red. She loved getting her hair done on Thursdays!! She loved drinking coke and eating peanut butter on absolutely anything! I always asked her how she did it. She loved Ramon noodles and making deviled eggs. She always made me get in the kitchen and help her! I remember taking her on her first side by side ride to the park. She was kind of dizzy afterwards and would rather catch a ride home!! But I know she secretly had fun;)
she also attended Cypert Church of Christ in Marvell, Arkansas and later attended Harrisburg Church of Christ in Harrisburg, Arkansas. She enjoyed cooking and playing with her grandchildren.
We're going to miss her so much, but we know she's in a better place and no longer suffering.
She was one in a million. She was a good granny. She was the best granny.
Love you so much granny King.
07/08/1937 - 11/09/2020
She is survived by three sons, James Ray Hickman (Debra) of Postelle, Arkansas, Holly Hickman (Carol) of Aubrey, Arkansas and Frank Holiday of Bismarck, Arkansas; two daughters, Charlotte Grider (Don) of Marvell, Arkansas and Ellen Farmer of Rison, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; three brothers Jimmy Skelton (Kathy) of Idaho, Lester Skelton (Debbie) of Texas and William Hickman (Sarah) of Oklahoma; two sisters, Shirley Wiley (John) of Oklahoma and Patty Varner (Walter) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Dedy King; one daughter, Susie King Holiday; one sister, Kathy Graham; four brothers, Charles Skelton, Jerry Ray Hickman, Curtis Hickman and infant brother Hickman.
A graveside service for Martha King will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at Smalley Cemetery in Connells Point, Arkansas. Brother Mark Spencer will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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32 Condolence(s)
Debra Clayton
Friday, February 26, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa and Adam will be praying I am going to miss Mrs.King
Tammie King
Sunday, November 15, 2020
I will miss you Aunt Martha. I always enjoyed our visits and going to The Point together. God bless you. Now you are with Uncle Dedy and Susie. Love you forever and ever.
Denise Gschwend
Thursday, November 12, 2020
RIP sweet Granny Martha. You and your entire family mean the world to our family. Even though we aren't blood relatives we are still family. You taught my Mom so much she said, when she was young raising us and you always treated us like we were family, and your children treated us that way as well and still do. Love you all!!
Curtis Smith
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Very sweet lady, i am honored to have meet you. Ellen and family yall have my deepest condolences.
Sue Russell
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Prayers and sincere condolences to all the family. Mrs. Martha was a sweet lady who was always kind to everyone she met. May your precious memories make you smile and bring you comfort.
Peggy Counce
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Ms King was such a sweet lady she was always asking about granson Ryan sure gonna miss her
Debra Clayton
Thursday, November 12, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa and Adam will be praying I am going to miss Mrs.King
Bill and Sarah Hickman
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Our hearts are broken!!! You were always such a strong woman. You always spoke your mind just like your momma did. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Martha!!!
We love you!!!
Curtis Crisp
Thursday, November 12, 2020
To All Ms.Martha’s Family, you each show a part of Her in your Daily Life’s, You each have The Care of Family Love to each other, and You each Share it with Everyone you come in contact with, Just Like she would. I pray God draw each Closer, and Remember the Good Times with your Mother. May God Be with All her Family and Freinds.
Angela Waldrip
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and love for the family.
Janice tate
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
I will miss her we would sit and talk at the nursing home doing activity time she would always talk about her family she would tell u know I love all of you her at the nursing home but I would like to go home and be with my family just to hug them and love on them I'm so proud that she got her wish and I'm proud of her loving kind heart it granddaughter Lisa for honoring her wishes rip granny king
Barbara Crisp Salley
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
To my sweet second Mom. I loved you big. We’ve had many discussions about all kinds of topics. You were the best of friends with my mom and she loved you like a sister. Oh the projects you two could get into. I’m sure she welcomed you with open arms. You told me once you’d be cooking in Heaven so I hope that is exactly what you are doing now. I will miss you until I see you again. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Marcia Griffin.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
So sorry to hear about Ms Martha love and prayers from the Holloway family.
Ruth Kirkley
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
My dear friend is in a wonderful place now. Oh how sweet you were to me and taught me so much. You was more than a friend you was family to me. I love â¤ï¸ you I looking forward visiting you but that last visit and phone 📱 call meant so much to me. I love â¤ï¸ you.
Nadia
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
i simply can not express my gratitude when it comes to thanking everyone for the kind words. yes, this is a hard thing to go through. my granny was a sassy, hard working, sister, mother, grandmother great grandmother, and friend. she will forever be in the hearts of everyone that loved her. she was around when i thought no one else was and i thank her for that. rest in peace granny.
Kathy Hardy
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
My sincere condolences to your family. I don't remember ever not knowing this precious family. May God give you all comfort. Rip Ms. Martha. Heaven has a new citizen now.
Liz Easley
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Mrs. Martha was a very sweet, Christian lady. She will be missed by many.
Dennis Whitson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Prayers
Beth Berry Stutzman
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Martha was a special lady.
Love,
Beth Berry
Pamela Puckett Chapman
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Mrs. Martha was a good woman and loved her children with all her heart. She will be missed by all. I remember her kind ways she loved everyone of her kids friends as loved her own children.
Judy Kaye Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Martha is pain free and loving on all her friends and family. She will be watching over you all. She loved her family dearly.she will be missed.
DALE AND PAM BROWN
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
We are so sorry for your families loss. I have only heard good things about Mrs. Martha. God Bless you all during this difficult time. Love you all.
Dale and Pam Brown
Linda Haworth
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Sending prayers and love to the family ðŸ™ðŸ™
Dean Derryberry
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Sending prayers to the family Granny King was a special lady n will never forget her.
Jim & Kathy Skelton
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Our hearts break that we could not come and visit you sister before your passing. RIP sweet lady, we will love you and remember you forever.â¤ï¸
Taylor King
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Such a sweet soul, forever in my heart.
Brenda Parks
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Ellen sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Maxine
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
My sweet Lesia and family. My heart breakd for you. I heard you speak of Granny often and know how much you loved her. I have lived 85 years and still do not know what to say.
I love you, Nadia, and Ellen. Prayers, love,, and hugs.
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Rose & Donald Moreland
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Thinking of you all! So sorry for your loss. Martha was a special lady and will always be a part of my happiest childhood memories. Bless you all.
Tanya Varner
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Aunt Martha, you are well loved and will be dearly missed. My heart is breaking finding out about this the same time as I was being rushed to the hospital.. I love you and always will.
Calvin and Donna Chastain
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
We send our hugs and prayers to Charlotte, James Ray, Holly and Ellen Ruthand their families. Ms Martha was a sweet soul that I remember fondly growing up on the Point. She will be missed. Rest In Peace.â¤ï¸
Lesia M Farmer
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
My granny. My heart. The pain is so deep, the words won't come, but God alone knows. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.