of Batesville, AR
August 25, 1939 - September 22, 2023
Martha Hedges, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 61 years, Raymon Hedges, at her side Friday, September 22, 2023.
Martha was born in Batesville on August 25, 1939 to Jerry Ford and Frances Atkisson Percifull. She lived her entire life in Batesville and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. More importantly Martha was a born again believer in Jesus Christ and had received the gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). She has now finished her earthly battle with dementia and is resting in her Heavenly home with her savior. "But our citizenship is in Heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself." Philippians 3:20-21.
Martha was artistic, outgoing, social, witty and never met a stranger. She was trusting, compassionate to all and a fiercely loyal mother, always fully supportive of her two beautiful daughters. Martha graduated from Batesville High School in 1957 and loved assisting in the planning of class reunions for years after. She retired from White Rodgers in Batesville and stayed active for years volunteering at White River Medical Center and working the polling precincts during local elections. She loved her family, flea markets, traveling on trains, dancing, bible study and books. She amassed a large book collection, yet she was never known to read a book cover to cover.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Raymon; daughters, Denise Bailey (Brian) of Batesville and Deanna Burton (Todd) of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Casey Bailey of Batesville, Colton Bailey (Erica) of Jonesboro, Courtney Little (Austin) of McCrory, Cameron Bailey of Jonesboro and Kyle Bailey of Batesville; three great-grandchildren, Skylar, Beckham and Urijah Bailey and two sisters, Jerre Vandenberg (Jim) of Keokuk, IA and Beverly Petty (George) of Nunnelly, TN.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
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16 Condolence(s)
Betty Gaither
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Raymond so sorry about Martha will always remember our good times with her on our trips with the LLL at West Baptist church. May God bless you during this time.
Rhonda Grantham
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Denise,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mama. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Sherman
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Hey brother, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Mart. I will keep u in prayer Raymond and the family. Martha she was a great person she kept us laughing she will be truly missed my brother...Fly high sweetlady..
Laura Martin
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during this time.
Bobby and Connie Davis
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Martha was such a sweet and pleasant person. So sorry to learn of her passing. Love and prayers.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Raymon and family, I am so sorry to hear about Martha. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. My prayers are that our Heavenly Father will hold you in His loving arms and give you comfort and peace.
Sherry Allender
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Such a sweet lady. Prayers for the family.
Delpha Ritter
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Denise,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jonathan and Delpha
Linda Jobe
Monday, September 25, 2023
We have been friends since we were teens.....and she will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss, family. But, I know Our Loving Heavenly Father will Hold and Comfort you.....
Laura (Miller) Loy
Monday, September 25, 2023
Denise and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss of your sweet mother. She was always so nice and kind to me . I know you greatly miss her already.
Cheryl Nealey
Monday, September 25, 2023
Martha was a special lady and friend! Miss her! Prayers !
Becky Wood
Monday, September 25, 2023
So sorry to hear about Martha. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
John Ellis
Monday, September 25, 2023
Close and dear Friend since ninth grade. Always caring and loved our Class reunions. We will miss her!!!
Linda Thompson
Monday, September 25, 2023
Martha was a joy to be with making you laugh and with such wit.prayers for the family she left behind .
Janet Fetters Tosh
Monday, September 25, 2023
Oh Denise, my heart is so heavy hearing of Martha's passing. Many many hugs and prayers for you and ALL the family. I wish time could have stood still a little longer when we were younger. Those were the best of days for sure.
Bobbie Hedges Rains
Monday, September 25, 2023
I will miss our many conversations about family history. Martha was a special friend to me.
She was loved and will be missed dearly.