Martha Faulkner Stackhouse Harper
Martha Faulkner Stackhouse Harper
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Martha Harper Obituary
Decatur
The family of Martha Harper would like for you to join them in the celebration of her beautiful, blessed life. Mrs. Harper entered this world on Feb. 6, 1930, in Hackleburg as the only daughter of Alfred and Myrtle Faulkner. She attended Judson College in Marion. She was active in several different bridge groups and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Martha's life was enriched by all the family and friends who loved her and told her daily. We all learned to say "I Love You" many times a day because of Martha. She was known for her great sense of humor and the ability to make everyone feel special. She was a true gift from God, who will be deeply missed.
Martha was preceded in death in 1983 by her first husband of 32 years, Bill Stackhouse. Her second husband of 20 years, Raymond Harper, passed away in 2006. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Faulkner Jr.
Survivors include daughter, Pat (Barton) Pugh of Athens, and daughters, Jennifer Harris, Jacqueline Shaver and Kimberly (Jimbo) Ferrell; daughter, Linda (Pierre) Conner of New Orleans, and children, Carlin, Michael and Shawn; son, Grant (Robbin) Stackhouse of Charlotte, N.C.,and children, Alex and Erica; stepchildren, Sheila Harper, Randy (Vicki) Harper and Marty Harper, all of Atlanta; great-grandchildren, Justin (Ashley)Harris, Kristin Hudson,Hailee Shaver and Jenzleigh Shaver; and one greatgreat-granddaughter, LexieHarris.
Funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Jackson officiating.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Burningtree Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Al Faulkner, Paul Stackhouse, Rick Stackhouse, Jay Stackhouse, Don Faulkner and Shannon Smallwood.
The family would like to sincerely thank Steve Chandler, family friend and doctor, who took wonderful care of Martha in health and in sickness.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 400 Grant Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601 or to the Decatur/Morgan County Seniors Council Inc., 221 Memorial Drive SW, Decatur, AL 35601.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Jennifer Harris
March 1, 2008
Moye, What a unique name for a unique lady. She touched the lives of every single person she met. I was priviliged to have her as my grandmother for almost 38 years of my life. I have so many memories to carry with me. She taught me alot of things from how to scramble eggs to crocheting and countless card games and songs. She had the best sense of humor and the most infectious laugh. She would throw her head back and laugh loud but not the kind of loud the hurts your ears but the kind that makes your heart soar. She loved her family to pieces and she made each one of us feel as though we were her favorite. She shared her life with two wonderful husbands. My Poppa William(Bill) Grant Stackhouse, SR whom she was married to for 32 years and my Granddaddy Raymond Euguene Harper whom she was married to for 20 years. She had a blessed life and people adored her and she adored people.
One of my most funniest memories of her was one Christmas after all the presents were opened she goes into the bedroom to get dressed and when she comes out shes dressed in a sweatsuit but over the pants she has on some red bikini panties that my twin sister Jacqueline had gotten for Christmas and she strats dancing all around the kitchen. We laughed so hard we cried. If you knew my grandmother then you would know that was just her sense of humor. She loved making people laugh, especially her grandchildren. She was fun, full of life, and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She was a good soul and I strive to be like her everyday. She was my hero and my best friend. We talked on a daily basis and I will miss her and cant wait until I see her again. I feel her all around me though and I catch little glimpses. She got to see me, her grandchild, become a grandmother, and not many people can say that. I truly feel blessed to have had her as my grandmother and am so thankful for the time I spent with her. I know shes in a better place and I just bet shes playing bridge(card game) with her friends and family that left before her. Im sure they are rejoicing that she is there with them. She touched my life and for that Im thankful I love you my sweet Moye and I will carry that wonderful spirit of yours in my heart always. I will always be your "sweet girl"
Kim Ferrell
February 27, 2008
I love My Moye with all my heart & soul. I miss her so much already! My sister was right when she said that she is so loved by ALL of her grandchildren. We have always fought over who is her favorite. I am! I love you, Moye with all of my heart & 1/2 of your liver! You are & always will be my bestest friend in the whole wide world! Love your Kim Kim
Benita Mitchell
February 27, 2008
To the family of Mrs.Harper, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you in many ways. Love Benita Mitchell
Joyce Arroyo
February 27, 2008
To Grant Stackhouse: My sincere condolence to you and your family. As you know I recently lost my father and know how you feel. Your friends are there for you. Take care.
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Jacqueline Shaver
February 26, 2008
My Moye was the greatest person I have ever known.She had a way of making everyone feel special.I will carry her in my heart always!I miss her dearly! She was a special lady and the best grandmother!So loved by all her grandchildren!
David Fire
February 24, 2008
Martha was very special lady with a warm heart,she was always kind and sweet to me...I am glad I had the please of knowing her for the past 12 years. She will missed
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Al Faulkner
February 24, 2008
Martha Haper was my beloved aunt. And I loved her dearly. She was an angel, straight from Heaven. She was an adoring daughter to her parents, a devoted wife to her husbands, the absolute best mother to my cousins and my sweet aunt. On Wednesday night at 6:15, the angels in Heaven were lined up on both sides of that golden street singing and chanting as Martha was escorted up that road to be reunited with Uncle Bill, Ray, Mema, Grandad and Dad. While we will miss her dearly, she is right where she is supposed to be. I love you, Aunt Martha.
Etna Sherrod
February 23, 2008
We are so sorry about Martha. We bowled with her and Ray over the years. we know that your will miss her. She was a great lady.
We send our love to you.
Willard and Etna Sherrod
Ron and Connie Clark
February 22, 2008
I loved Martha for the 40 years that I knew her. She was one of the best friends that I have ever had and I will miss her dearly. Love to all the family.
Greg Terry
February 22, 2008
To Randy Harper: So sorry for your loss. I know how it feels, for I have lost both parents myself over the years. My heart goes out to you.
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