Betty Ruth Martin

Betty Ruth Martin, 74, of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Her last wish was to die at home, which God provided. The daughter of Claude and Gladys Wilmina Maynard Martin, she was born August 15, 1934 in Amarillo, Texas. She was a 1952 graduate of Lubbock High School. Betty and W.H. "Bill" Martin were married on April 1, 1955 in Lubbock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Betty was an active volunteer in the community. She was a master gardener and a member of the Dardanelle Garden Club. She was a member of the Russellville Junior Auxiliary and was an avid bird watcher.
Betty derived great joy in her work with the Manna House, often telling friends and family, "I'm cooking for Jesus". At First United Methodist Church she was active in the United Methodist Women and worked frequently with the ALPHA Ministry Team. She was an active member of the Praise Sunday School Class. She currently served as co-chair of the Prayer Ministry, serving as a member of the administrative counsel. Betty was a gourmet cook who used this gift to help others in times of sadness and joy.
Her grandchildren were a source of great joy and pride. She gave each one a special nickname including Tiger Lilly, Superbabe, Yellow M&M and Green M&M. She also loved her grandpets and was always willing to assist with their care.
She was preceded by her parents; her husband of 41 years and a sister, Doris McKim. She is survived by her son, Art Martin and his wife DJ, Kingwood, TX; her daughter, Tammy Martin-Luedecke, Dickinson, TX; six grandchildren, William Hunter Martin, Paige Alexandra Martin, Jacob Tyler Martin, Joshua David Martin, all of Kingwood, TX, Ryan Todd Williams, Melissa Jean Decker, all of Danville, IL; a great grandchild, Detin Wayne Boswell, Danville, IL; a brother, Jim Fred Martin, Lubbock, TX.
Funeral will be at 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at First United Methodist. Rev. Tom Frase will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-7pm Monday at Humphrey Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, July 8 at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Texas. Memorials may be made to Manna House, 304 South Commerce, Russellville, AR 72801. The family would like to express deep gratitude and appreciation to all of Betty's friends and caregivers who gave her so much of their time and love during this past year. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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