of Mountain View, AR
July 27, 1925 - July 15, 2015
Martha L. Mealer, 89, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Highland Court Resident Care Facility in Marshall, Arkansas. Martha was born on July 27, 1925 in Last Chance, Oklahoma to the late Herby and Clara Leona (Gammill) Branscum. Martha's life was a testament to her faith in God and to her church. Martha was a faithful member of Red Doors Missionary Baptist Church where she was the pianist for many years. She leaves behind a legacy of singing, piano playing, as well as teaching piano, because Martha wanted more than anything for every country church in the county to have a piano player. Martha was a dedicated funeral director for Roller Crouch and Roller Coffman funeral homes in Mountain View, Arkansas for over 37 years. To Martha this was not just a job she had a love for people and serving families in their time of need. As of 2006 Martha played and sang at over 600 funerals.
Martha is survived by her son, Mack Mealer and wife Linda of Timbo, Arkansas; daughter, Charlotte Gaines and husband Kenneth Sr. of Little Rock, Arkansas; two brothers, Jerry Branscum of Hazen, Arkansas and Herby Branscum, Jr. of Perryville, Arkansas; two sisters, Ruth Ratchford of Marshall, Arkansas and Grace McDermont of Hot Springs, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one step granddaughter and five step great-grandchildren; as well as many loving family and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Herby and Clara Leona (Gammill) Branscum; daughter, Violet Cates; husband, Leamon Mealer; two sisters, Nelbie Richardson and Gennetta Gammill; four brothers, Glen, Sterlin, Landon, and Gid Branscum; and one great-grandson, Matthew Mealer.
Visitation will take place on Friday, July 17, 2015, 6-8PM, at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, 1:00PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Luther Branscum officiating the service and John Barnes reading the obituary. Interment will be at Pordue Cemetery in Onia, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Randy Mealer, Bryon Mealer, Ken Gaines, Jr., Kris Mealer, Bradley Cates, and Kenneth Gaines, Sr.
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28 Condolence(s)
Beth Pierson
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Martha's passing. She was always so very kind to me. I treasure the time we had together. She was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend. I can think of no greater example of a Christian woman.
Anna Floyd
Sunday, July 19, 2015
So sorry. Gods Blessings and comfort to all.
Lauren Cownie
Saturday, July 18, 2015
My sweet great Aunt Martha will be missed. I got to visit with her last summer with my mom, Sondra Gammill Cownie, and that is a special memory. I also remember as a child going to visit her at her job at the funeral home. She was a lovely, friendly, talented woman. My mother learned to play the piano from her and my mom's playing created special childhood memories for me and my sisters as we used to dance around the house to the tunes. Her talents have been passed along and she will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to the family xoxo
Linda N. Harper
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Haley Cownie
Saturday, July 18, 2015
My Great Aunt Martha, such a sweet lady! Wish we lived closer to have more visits with you. Love and peace to all the family! Xoxo
Sondra Cownie
Saturday, July 18, 2015
My sweet Aunt Martha will be greatly missed. No better person have I ever known. Many great memories I cherish visiting with her in her home, taking piano lessons from her, listening to her sing and play piano in church. Love to all of the family. I wish I lived closer to be with you all right now. I am there in heart and spirit.
Monarie Carraro
Friday, July 17, 2015
The video was so sweet and your Mother looked beautiful in all the photos. She was a lovely, sweet lady and was always so kind to me. I know she will be missed by many friends and loved ones. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Love from your friend and sister in Christ,
Monarie
Don and Pat Pennington
Friday, July 17, 2015
Video was beautiful just like your Mother. Prayers are with you to give you peace.. Love you
Dawn and Jacob Branscum
Friday, July 17, 2015
Mack, Linda, Charlotte and families,
We are so sorry to hear about Martha. We loved her so much. I remember going to her house each week when she was giving me piano lessons. She was an excellent piano teacher, the best pianist I've ever heard, and the perfect example of a true Christian. We know she's up in Heaven now playing that piano and singing praises to our Lord and Savior! We will all miss her; you all most of all; but she's no longer in pain and suffering, but healed and happy! Can you just imagine the time her and all of our loved ones that have gone on before are having? As the song says, "Glad Reunion Day"! Our love and prayers are with all of you. May God wrap you all in the comfort of his loving arms and bless you all.
Love,
Dawn and Jacob
Joanie and Bob Younger
Friday, July 17, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Ms Martha...She was an awesome person and was loved by everyone who knew her...Ms Martha always had a smile for everyone and her comforting way was amazing...We pray that God will wrap His comforting arms around you during this time and comfort you...
Joanie and Bob Younger
kyla yeatman
Friday, July 17, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady!!. I am friends with her sister Grace Mcdermont. I had only met her once,but it was as if I knew her forever. Grace and I had taken a trip to mt view several years ago,and I had the priveledge of meeting Grace's family . we had a great time. i remember us all going to Martha's home and having a hymn sing. we all had a great time. She was a very sweet lady. My heart aches for the ones that have lost her. I pray that God will wrap his arms of love around you all. We will all see her again someday!!What a day that will be!!
Terry and Kris Goforth
Friday, July 17, 2015
Bryon and all of the Mealer family, we are so sorry for your loss. We didn't have the privlege of meeting Ms. Martha, but heard alot of good things about her. We have met several from the family and they are some of the sweetest people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around this preicous family today and all the days to come.
With Love
Gerald Gray
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Dear Mack, Linda and family:
May God keep and comfort you at this time.
It was one of my best life experiences to meet and work with Martha at the funeral home.
She was a great lady and will be really missed by the family's she helped during her years at funeral home.
Take care and God bless you and your family.
Gerald
Zane and Linda Harding
Thursday, July 16, 2015
We never met Mrs. Mealer in person, but knew of her through our singing convention friends. When we read her obituary, we learned she was born in Last Chance, OK in the adjoining county. We knew several of the Branscum family. After posting her obituary on f/b, others knew her/her family. Our condolences to the family and we know her legacy will live on in Stone County and other places where she was known.
pat brewer mecum
Thursday, July 16, 2015
The world was much better place to live with Martha in it. She will be missed. Love aunt. Retha uncle Melvin family
Bobby and Carlene Webb
Thursday, July 16, 2015
We are very sadden to hear of Ms. Martha's passing. She was a wonderful and caring lady. May God continue to comfort her family and give them peace. She is now playing up there "in glory". Our love to her family.
LINDA PUGH
Thursday, July 16, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God
with the family.
Doug Brewer
Thursday, July 16, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was such a sweet and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God hold you and comfort you all.
pam and jerry partee
Thursday, July 16, 2015
We are so very sorry to here about Ms. Martha. She was a blessing who knew her. My God bless each and everyone.
Phillip and Melinda Webb
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Mack and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Raydean Wood
Thursday, July 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all the family.
Dora Cary Freeman
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Many prayers for this family. A great christian woman that will be greatly missed in the community. I remember the kindest smile and will always remember the joy she showed for the love of Christ not only when she played but in everything she done and said. God bless you Ms. Martha.
Kay Lancaster Stice
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Martha was a blessing to all who knew her and will be missed by so many. I can still hear her playing the piano...play on Ms. Martha!
Joyce Flynn
Thursday, July 16, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Martha's passing. She was a wonderful, kind, and beautiful person inside and out. She will truly be missed by everyone's life that she touched. I loved our Roller Christmas parties being able to see her and always with a smile.
May the Lord bless the family during this time of sorrow.
Joyce Flynn
Roller-Crouch, Batesville
James and Kelly Howey
Thursday, July 16, 2015
No matter how old we are, losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. Through there are no words to ease your pain, remember that she has earned her wings and is now in heaven.
Brenda Lewis
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
A very special lady to all who knew her. I pray God will bless you all during this time.
Ronnie and Mazie Lee
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
We are so sorry for this loss but I am so Praising the Lord for this wonderful sister in Christ for her example of what one should be .......serving the Lord and always with kindness and a smile. We all will miss her but we are rejoicing for we know where she is now and forevermore. Our love goes out to all the Loved ones and friends.
Wonice (Powell) Nease
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Mealer My prayers are with all of her family. Wonice Nease and the JD Powell family