of West Memphis, AR
September 25, 1940 - March 10, 2019
Martha Jane McClanahan, 78, of West Memphis, Arkansas died Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas.
Mrs. McClanahan was a faithful member of the West Memphis First Baptist Church, and she was a beloved school teacher for the West Memphis School District.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Buchanan and Mary Buchanan Dones, her husband John Baker McClanahan Sr. and a sister, Melissa Buchanan. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Rogerson (Kirk) of Springdale, AR; two sons, Baker McClanahan (Tara) of Mechanicsville, VA; and Jeff McClanahan (Pam) of West Memphis, AR; a sister Christy Collier of Wynne, AR; five grandchildren, Kennedy McClanahan, Kristin and Connor Rogerson, Maddie and Katie McClanahan.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas with services at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the West Memphis First Baptist Church with entombment following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.
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5 Condolence(s)
BK "McCreery" Densfprd
Friday, March 15, 2019
I am so sad to hear of Martha's passing. We worked together many years and I knew all of you kids. I don't know if you remember me but, I am praying for you all to get through this tough time with the Lord's peace. Hang in there...God promises us so much and Joy WILL come in the morning! Sometimes that "morning" takes a while so, in the meantime, I pray for his loving arms to fold around you until that day. Stay close to one another throughout the near future as much as possible and do a lot of reminiscing! Sharing her life with each other crying, and laughing is the first step to healing. There is nothing on earth that replaces a mother's spot in our heart but, family , good friends and church family are great places to land! They can hold you up when you can't imagine even getting any farther than getting out of bed. Let others help it makes them receive the feeling of doing God's work and you will be blessed by knowing they are a safe place to lose it!!! I know I talk too much but, just thinking about losing my mother and remembering what helped me through. On a funny note...whenever your mother and I were together it was a sight to see! Me pushing to be 5' and your mother's height...she and I laughed about it many times. She was such fun, a great teacher and a dear friend.
All my love/prayers,
B.K.
Amanda King
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Mrs. Mcclanahan was one of my favorite 5th and 6th grade teachers. She impacted my life in a special way. Will miss her very much. Keeping your family un my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Maria King
Thursday, March 14, 2019
I went to church with your mother. We were also in Community Bible Study together. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her.
Robin and Carter Pulliam
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Your Mother was such a beautiful woman inside and out, she will be dearly missed.
Carter and I have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
tisha woodard
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Mrs Mcclanahan was a very sweet lady. My prayers are with the family,