Photo courtesy of Bob Neal & Sons - Brinkley Funeral Home - Brinkley
Mar 27, 1944 - Feb 21, 2026
As a lifelong friend of Marty, I will miss her sense of humor and her teaching me about flowers especially Irises. Her intelligence and musical ability was amazing. We knew each other all our lives. I will miss my devoted and loving friend. Glo
Gloria Wright
February 27, 2026 | Alexander, AR | Friend
So very sorry. She was a fun Christian lady!!!! We had a lot of conversations and we always laughed more!!!
Penny Childd
February 26, 2026 | Brinkley, AR | Friend
Marty will be missed! She has a special place in my heart rest in peace
Phyllis Kay
February 25, 2026 | Des Arc, AR | Family
Marty.my lifetime friend. To Julie, Joy, & your families: my prayers surround you allprayers for God’s grace to sustain you and fill your hearts with comfort and peace. I treasure the friendship my ‘birthday- buddie’ and I shared. The separation we now experience will not always be.we have a glorious ‘reunion day’ coming, Praise The Lord!
Carnell Proctor
February 24, 2026 | North Little Rock, AR | Friend
Martha Carolyn Chesser, affectionately known as Marty, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was 81 years of age. Marty was born on March 27, 1944, in Dumas, Arkansas, to Horace Greeley and Sarah Ellen Gasaway.
A proud graduate of Gould High School in 1962, Marty chose to continue her education at the University of Arkansas in Monticello. On June 3, 1962, she married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Chesser. With pride and devotion, she embraced her role as a wife, and homemaker. Marty found immense joy in seeing her family grow. She became the mother of a son and two daughters, served her family well, and endeavored to pass on her values and creativity to her children.
Marty was a woman whose hands were rarely still. She was known for her skill with needle and thread, musical talent, and bringing scenes to life through her painting in oils. With an eye for beautiful landscapes, she cultivated beautiful flower gardens. She was a wonderful cook and affectionately known as, “Queen of the kitchen.”
A faithful servant of God, Marty's religious journey began in her childhood at the Dark Corner Christian Church. As an adult, she served as church pianist at Biscoe First Baptist Church and at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Brinkley. As an avid student of God’s Word, she taught Sunday School and shared her faith with her community.
Marty's life was a testament to her strength, compassion, and enduring faith. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will be cherished by those she touched. Marty was preceded by her husband, Bobby Joe Chesser, and their son Wade, her parents, Greeley and Sarah Gasaway, brother Gaylon Gasaway, and sister Joy Knight.
She is survived by her daughters Julie Quarles (Chuck) of Franklinton, NC, Joy Patrick of Rogers, AR, brother Joe Gasaway (Nina) of Carlisle, AR, 10 grandchildren, Ty Chesser, Cassy Chesser, Rachael Engen (Josh), Emily Murrell (Josh), Hannah Vindigni (Johnny), Dylan Chesser (Michaela), Andrew Pinnow, Taylor Chesser, Josh Quarles (Chessie) and Claire Koning (Landon), 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest donations be made to the Wolfestreet Foundation https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/wolfestreet
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