of Little Rock, AR
January 19, 1932 - January 27, 2022
Martha Harriet McKnight Huey passed away peacefully at her home January 27, 2022, a week after a joyous celebration of her 90th birthday with family and friends. Martha was born January 19, 1932 in Helena, Arkansas to French McKnight, Sr. and Mary Mays McKnight. Martha graduated from Helena High School and attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. before transferring to University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. She married the love of her life, Thomas C. (Clint) Huey on October 10, 1953. After residing for a short period in Little Rock, AR, Martha and Clint moved to Warren, AR where they lived for forty-seven years raising their six children there.
While living in Warren, Martha was an involved member of First United Methodist Church teaching the Childrens Choir and Sunday School, becoming Director of the Bible School and working with the Church's youth groups including summer trips to Camp Tanako. She was a Junior Auxiliary member, active bridge player and involved in many of Warren's civic affairs and celebrations. She enjoyed decades of happy times with her sweetheart Clint at the Godfrey Place camp and Hot Springs thoroughbred races. Martha and Clint retired to Hot Springs, AR and after his passing, Martha moved to Little Rock where she resided at Parkway Village for over 13 years. In Little Rock, Martha was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and Women's Circle member and continued her bridge playing. Martha was a loving Wife, adoring Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and friend to everyone she met.
Martha was predeceased by her parents and sister, Mary McKnight. Martha is survived by her six children, Mary Catherine Armstrong (Rusty), Little Rock, Martha Ann Sloan (Steven), Vero Beach, FL, Thom Huey (Mary), Little Rock, Frances Allen (Wes), McDonough, GA, Liz Brazeel (Danny), Little Rock, AR, and Bill Huey (Angela), Ft. Worth, TX, her brother French McKnight, Jr. (Claire) and family, Nashville, TN and brother-in-law Lynn Bennett (Jane), Hot Springs, AR. Martha is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Carrie Ann Savage (Jeff), Warren, AR, Martha Leah Mann (Nick), Warren, AR, Tommy McBee (Thai), Conway, AR, Amanda Huey, Atlanta, GA, Alex Huey, Austin, TX, Audrey Vigil (Jerard), Santa Fe, NM, Lane Brazeel, Gentry, AR, Jenna Sherrod (Brandon), McDonough, GA, Wesley Allen (Adria), Omaha, NE and Hayden Huey (Grace), Richardson, TX. Martha is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Mason, Blaine and Evan Savage, Warren, AR, Emma, Marlee and Eliza Mann, Warren, AR, Ava and Elaine Sherrod, McDonough, GA, Presley McBee, Conway, AR and Anna Grace Huey, Richardson, TX.
A Memorial Service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 11:00am. A private family Burial will be at the family's cemetery plot in Helena AR. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider memorial gifts to Pulaski
Heights United Methodist Church TV Ministry, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, Warren First United Methodist Church, 111 W. Church Street, Warren, AR 71671, Warren YMCA, 207 N. Main Street, Warren, AR 71671 or the charity of your choice.
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24 Condolence(s)
Judy Richard Cox
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Huey family I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. Mrs. Huey was such a positive influence on so many of us. Prayers and hugs for each of you.
Charlotte Miller
Friday, February 4, 2022
Liz and Family, our church (Parkway Place Baptist) is praying for your family during this time. We love Liz and have heard so many sweet stories about Mrs Martha and the rest of your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Warner Murphy
Thursday, February 3, 2022
I pray your beautiful memories sustain your family in the days to come. What a legacy she leaves behind - filled to the brim with life and love.
Jim and Ann Halligan
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Liz, our sympathy to on the
passing of your Mother. May your good memories and your faith help you through this time.
Beverly Davis
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Prayers for peace and comfort as you celebrate the life of Martha. Precious memories.
Manuel Barnes
Thursday, February 3, 2022
What a wonderful person who had a great influence on many - I being one growing up with Martha’s fine family at Warren and also in Church and chior at the Methodist Church. Also my parents Maury and Charlotte loved Clint and Martha. May the Lord flood the family with wonderful memories and His comfort!
Donna Whitaker Cairnes
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Martha was such an extraordinary Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend to all. I’m so glad I have memories that warm my heart. My prayers are with each of you.God blessðŸ™ðŸ™.
Darcie Reed
Thursday, February 3, 2022
I absolutely adored Mrs. Martha and was so sorry to hear of her passing. I know her absence will be so deeply felt by all of you. Praying for you all!
Marnette George
Thursday, February 3, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman who lived life to its fullest. Prayers for you all.
Vicky McDougald
Thursday, February 3, 2022
So very sorry to hear this . May God surround you family with peace and love.
Robert Graves
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Sorry for your loss. God Bless
Teresa Billings
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Mary Catherine,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Lifting you all up in prayer.
Kathy Namour
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
I am so very sorry to here of your sweet Mother’s passing, I so enjoyed seeing the pictures of her birthday. I am sending prayers for you all.
Wilmot & Thelma Green
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
So sorry to hear this. May the Lord take you all in His loving, comforting arms and lead you through this time of loss.
Elizabeth Sadler
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Huey Family - may the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace in the days ahead. My sincere condolences.
Don and Patsy (Weaver) Watson
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Retha Sawyer
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
For Frances and the whole Huey family. I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You were so fortunate to have such a loving, sweet mom. My sympathy, thoughts, & prayers are with yall at this time.
Retha Herring Sawyer
Barbara Livingston
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Frances and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mother passing. So blessed to have had her 90th birthday! Will keep you in my prayersðŸ™ðŸ¼
Nancy Bailey Kelly
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about her passing away! My thoughts and prayers are for you all during this time.
Susan Parrish
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Frances and Wes, I am so sorry to see this news about the passing of your mom. I loved seeing your pictures from the 90th birthday celebrations. What joyful memories of a life well lived and fully loved. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. Susan Parrish
Liz Douglas
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Rest in Pease Martha Ann. I'm so glad I got to meet you. You reminded of my mother and her sisters in that gracious, steel magnolia way you had about you. I will never forget our vacation with you, Steven and Martha Ann in Provence.
Genie Reep Kersten
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
All my love for all of you. Sorry i can't make it but you are in my heart.
Tim and Karen Womack
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.What an exemplary and full life she lived
Marlee Mann
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Rest in Peace Mimi. You were so loved and i'll always miss you forever and ever until we meet again in that world without end. 💗