of Cave City, AR
September 17, 1961 - June 3, 2022
Delesa Raye Wallis Martin of Cave City passed away on June 3, 2022 in Batesville.
She was born September 17, 1961 in Batesville, Arkansas to Doil Wallis and Laniece Wallis Jackson of Batesville.
She is preceded in death by her father, Doil Dean Wallis; half-sister, Elizabeth Wallis; half-brother, John Wallis; and husband, Russell Martin.
She is survived by her mother, Laniece Jackson of Batesville; her daughter, Denise Burns (Craig) of Batesville; step-father, Jimmy Jackson (Rose) of Newark; two half-sisters, Carolyn Simmons (Matthew) of Newark and Sarah Lunsford of Mount Pleasant; half-brother, Doil Wallis Jr. of Mount Pleasant; nephews, Cole Simmons (Meredith) and Austin Simmons both of Newark; grandchildren, Violet and Dylan Burns of Batesville; and several friends and other family members.
Delesa loved her cats and had compassion for all animals. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading People magazines, helping anyone she could, and enjoyed writing poetry and all things the color blue.
A memorial service will be held June 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm at the North Heights Church of Christ with Alex Mills officiating.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
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22 Condolence(s)
Cherrie L. Arnold
Saturday, November 5, 2022
I'm just now finding out about Delesa's passing. I'm really sorry. She was a good friend to me.
Sonya Martin
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Delesa and I became friends when I was 16. We lost touch over the years but recently the Lord put it in my heart to go see her. I am so thankful for our visit. I never dreamed I would not get to see her again. Now, we all need to be here for her daughter n her family. God bless. Fly high delesa. 💙
Jan Burrow Quallsy
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Fly to the angels my cousin and friend.
Nancy Floyd Cantrell
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Dear Friend from childhood may you be at peace. I am praying for comfort for the family.
Sherry Landrum
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Prayers for family because she was a sweet person.
Grant & Carol Bottomley (VZones Friends - handsomedj & beannie)
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Grant and I are saddened to learn of her passing, we had to opportunity of meeting her in Memphis at our VZones meet. She was such a delightful person. Our lives were enlightened by her friendship. Fly High with the angels now (Mavis) Delesa 🙂 We were sorry to see her suffer so, she is no longer in any pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time of sadness and loss.
Samantha
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Praying for your family chuck
Chuck langwell
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Always willing to help q person in need. Rest peacefully cousin.
Nita Felts
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Laniece, I’m sorry to hear of Delesa’s passing. I remember the night you two spent with me shortly after I came to Batesville and our years in worship together. God bless.
Diane Stone
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Deepest sympathies to the family. She was so friendly at school and I remember work on projects together. Class of 1979.
Glenda Bell
Monday, June 6, 2022
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Bobby and Connie Davis
Monday, June 6, 2022
Lanice, we are so. sorry for the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ina Lee Henley
Monday, June 6, 2022
Lanice, so sorry about Delisa. She worked for us at Cattle Coutry and went to church at Antioch with her and Russell....Prayers for the family...
Dennis Broadwater
Monday, June 6, 2022
Prayers of comfort for her loved ones.
Mellissa Wilson
Monday, June 6, 2022
Praying for all of you. I was a classmate. She always had a smile.
Tammy Gavin
Monday, June 6, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. We are praying for each of you. Class of 1979
Betty Burge Cockrill
Monday, June 6, 2022
Laniece, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Tim & Kim Thompson
Monday, June 6, 2022
Tim & I send our sincere condolences. Delesa was our classmate and fellow 1979 graduate of Batesville High School.
She & I never knew each other very well until recently. I am thankful to have had some good visits with her and the opportunity to pray with her the last col weeks. We shared a great love for animals and the middle name, Raye. The last words she said to me as I left her room were, I love you - I will always cherish that. Anyone that loves animals the way she did has a heart of Gold. Thank God she no longer suffers the pain of this world, but rejoices in heaven!
Debra Eads
Monday, June 6, 2022
Fly high with the angels. RIP Delesa. Prayers for the family
Sky Clark
Monday, June 6, 2022
Praying for each one the family.
Rick and Nancy Buie
Monday, June 6, 2022
This breaks my heart to hear this. We go back many years. She was always such a loving , caring Lady. Rest In Peace Sweet Friend
Bill Campbell
Monday, June 6, 2022
We are praying for the family.