of Batesville, AR
June 9, 1941 - April 7, 2020
Martha Walbert Twitty, 78, of Batesville, Arkansas died April 7, 2020.
She was born June 9, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Harrell and Roberta (Searcy) Walbert. She was raised in Desha, Arkansas and graduated from Desha High School in 1959. On February 9, 1968 she married John Edd Twitty. Together they had two daughters: Elizabeth Anne, born in 1969 and Laura Frances, born in 1972.
Martha enjoyed spending her time reading, playing dominoes with Melba and Mrs. B, and visiting with special friends, Mary Ann Haley, Jan Wilson, and Vernon Bunch. Her most fond activity was any moment spent with her daughters and grandsons. Martha will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and caring friend.
She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Bunch (Vernon) and Laura Roach of Batesville, and two grandchildren, Taylor Handford of Little Rock and Dane Roach of Maumelle.
Martha is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister, Mary Walbert.
There will be a celebration of life at Central Avenue United Methodist Church at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Independence County Library, Central Avenue United Methodist Church, or Unity Health Foundation in Searcy, Arkansas.
Elizabeth, Laura and families
I just came across this and I wanted to let you all know
that my Prayers have been with you all and will continue.
When I met Ms. Twitty, I could see how sweet a personality
she had. May God be with you always.
So sorry she was a great lady You all are in my thoughts and prayers Jan Burrow Qualls
We are sorry for your loss. We know it is even more difficult during this time of social distancing. We hope the good memories will carry your family through this difficult time. We pray that time will heal your sorrow.
David and Charlotte Diemer
I am so sorry for your loss. Martha was a sweet lady and loved her dominos. She loved her children and grandchildren and always wanted to tell me how they were doing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about Martha’s passing. We did not know her until our mom (Ruth Wood) entered the nursing home and began playing dominoes with Martha. She was so sweet and kind to mom. Our mom passed away the same day as Martha, and both are at the same funeral home. I am sure their surviving domino buddies will miss them dearly. You have our sympathy as we go through this difficult time and not being able to have traditional funeral activities to honor our loved ones.
We are so sorry for your loss. Martha was a very special lady. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Brant and Kathy Handford
My heart was broken when I heard about Ms. Martha. She was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile and acted like she was proud to see me when I went to see mom. I knew I would find mom and her playing dominoes. She always bragged on my oatmeal and raisin cookies. She was a good friend to all of us especially my mom. She will be missed, thought of often and memories with her will be cherished. She sure loved her family
Granny Martha will be missed. Liz/Vernon, Laura/Todd, Taylor, Dane, my heart hurts for you. Love you all.
Elizabeth and Laura:
We are so sorry about your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris
Words can,t express the sorrow I feel for the loss of Martha. She has been my best friend since third grade. My heart is broken. Prayers to all of you, the family that she loved, so much. I love all of you.
Elizabeth and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Martha was always such a sweet and kind person.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for your families.
Sorry to hear about Martha haven’t been able to see her last few weeks going to miss our chats. Will miss seeing her playing dominoes daily love ya cindy
Elizabeth and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom.