of Conway, AR
September 21, 1936 - September 26, 2024
Martha Fuller Stephens, 88, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was born September 21, 1936 in Wooster, AR to the late Hinkle and Bronnie (Belote) Fuller. Martha was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, LeRoy Stephens; her daughter, Patricia Stephens; two brothers, John and Tom Fuller and four sisters, June Fuller, Virginia Murtishaw, Ruth Heffington and Barbara Norman.
Martha is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Robin) Boling of Avon, IN and Karen (Tom) Ballheimer of Conway; five grandchildren, Erica Boling of Avon, IN, Nicholas (Liz) Boling of Indiana, Justin (Brittany) Ballheimer of Conway, AR Jennifer (Billie) Ballheimer of Memphis, TN and Allyson Wright (James) of Greenbrier; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Bristin, Brinkley, Gracyn, Mason, Georgia, Lucy, Violet, Grady and Gage; one sister, Margie (Larry) Teal of Conway, AR and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Martha was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the Young and the Restless and loved working crossword puzzles. Martha spent numerous years working in retail at Blue Ribbon and Wilkinson's Mall. She was known as the ''shoe lady'' and made sure her family had the best shoes. Martha will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Conway Regional and Gentiva Hospice.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm Sunday, September 29th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A graveside service will be held at 11am Monday, September 30th at Pearson Cemetery in Wooster. Serving as pallbearers will be Tom Ballheimer, Dan Ballheimer, Justin Ballheimer, Butch Renfroe, James Hargis and Ronnie Heffington.
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12 Condolence(s)
Elisabeth Lawrence
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
I have such fond memories of Martha at Blue Ribbon. I was SET on some shoes for graduation that were ridiculous and I remember her giving me one of her Martha looks. She knew those shoes were going to be a disaster peeking out of that gown and sure enough- they were. She was right, I should've listened to her! I loved chatting with her in the store and she was a staple of my childhood and teen years while purchasing shoes.
Laverl Terry
Monday, September 30, 2024
It was a joy Living nextdoor to Leroy and Martha for many years. Food and fellowship were exchanged often. Trish would beg me to bake her some peanut butter cookies. We also got much needed advice on plants and gardening. They were definitely one of a kind.
Holly Hudson
Monday, September 30, 2024
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg Campbell
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Martha will be greatly missed. I had worked with Martha around 13 years. Martha was a very hard worker and she would let you know if anything was wrong or out of place. She would bring a smile to my face every day with her words of wisdom. I know she is in a better place now. Martha is reunited with her family in heaven but she will be missed greatly by the ones still here on earth.
Michelle Barnum
Sunday, September 29, 2024
I worked with Martha at Wilkinson’s Mall for many years. She always kept us on our toes. She was a special and strong lady who will be missed by all who knew her.
Jolinda Rehak
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Karen I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. But she is at peace with our Lord. Praying for you and you family. Hugs
Becky McDaniel
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Gene and Linda Manning
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Dear family, We send our deepest sympathies in the passing of Martha. She and Leroy were among the first folks we met when we moved to Conway almost fifty years ago. They were both good hard-working Christian people. They were also long-time members of the Pathfinder Class at Antioch Baptist Church, which I taught for twenty plus years. Our love and prayers to all you.
Sherilee Holland
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Prayers for you, Tom and the Ballheimer family.
Mandy Danner
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Karen, and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Martha was a sweet lady, I was blessed to have known her. Praying for comfort.
Timothy Starkey
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Leroy: I am so sorry about Martha's passing,I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Tim Starkey
Dana D Smith
Friday, September 27, 2024
I got to know Martha when I worked at Holiday Inn with LeRoy and Trish. She was a very special lady with a great sense of humor! She also sold me the best work shoes Ever! I worked in Sales and the restaurant and she explained how important taking care of my feet were. Prayers to all that knew her!