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Aug 10, 1955 - Sep 28, 2023
We grew up together in the South in the same house. I'm going to miss you Cousin love you very much, gone but never forgotten Rest and peace.
Angela Jimson
October 07, 2023 | Cleveland | Family
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you during and after this difficult time.❤❤❤
Lorraine Grigsby
October 04, 2023 | Hope, AR
Long time neighborhood friend
Althalena Mosley
October 04, 2023 | Osceola, AR | Friend
Mrs. Thomas was the best ever. My Mama specifically requested “Janey” to be my 4th Grade Teacher. She was stern but she loved us like no other. Even in adulthood when I’d see her, it was always love. It was Mrs. Thomas who taught us Martin Luther Kings’s I Have A Dream Speech and made us recite a portion out loud one by one. I’ll always remember her and she will forever have a place in my heart.
Alton Young
October 03, 2023 | Student
Tara,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your stepmother, Martha Jane. She always wanted the best for you. I enjoyed teaching with her.
Love, Mrs. Vickie Fleming Goings
Vickie Goings
October 03, 2023 | Mountain Home, AR | Coworker
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and good times when you think of, Martha.
I enjoyed working with, Martha for many years. I have lots of fond memories of her. She was a “hoot” to work with. She was a mess, but a ( Good ) mess!!!
RIP, sweet friend. You will be missed.
Jan Walker
October 03, 2023 | Wilson, AR | Coworker
Martha Jane Thomas-Williams, 68, of Osceola, AR, passed away September 28, 2023 at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. She was born August 10, 1955 in Osceola to the late Colliel Thomas-Daniel and Elzie Combs, Jr. She was of the Baptist Faith, baptized under the pastorship of the late Rev. O.T. Williams, at Bethlehem M.B. Church in Osceola. She was united in holy matrimony to Charles Edward Williams (Smiley) on May 26, 1995. A lifelong resident of Osceola, she attended Rosenwald School from her Elementary School Years until it closed in 1971. She was a graduate of the Class of 1973 of Osceola High School. She attended Mississippi County Community College (now, ANC), where she obtained an Associate Degree, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AR in 1984. She was employed by the Osceola School District, first as a teacher's Aide for ten years, then as an Elementary School Teacher for thirty-three years. During her teaching career, she served on several committees of the District, and was a member of the Arkansas Education Association. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and served as the Secretary of the local chapter, Iota Beta Zeta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her maternal Grandparents, Abe and Eula Jimson, her paternal Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Combs, Sr., her beloved parents, Colliel Thomas-Daniel and Elzie Combs, Jr., her step-parents, Josephine Combs and George Daniel, one son Reginald Terron Thomas-Williams, one brother Earvin Thomas and one step-daughter Chelsea Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, her beloved husband, Charles "Smiley" Williams of Osceola, six brothers Freddie Lee (Marie) Thomas of Cleveland, OH, Mark (Joann) Daniel of Texarkana, TX, Bart Robinson and Stephen Robinson of Osceola, Stancy Robinson of Jonesboro and Vincent Robinson of Kuwait, one aunt Reynell Jimson of Cleveland, OH, two stepdaughters, her beloved Barbara Williams of Osceola and Tara (Montavious) Smith of Luxora, three step-sons, Michael Williams and Robert Arnold of Blytheville and Mystical Williams of Osceola, two very special Grandchildren, Spanarda and Breanna Kirkwood of Osceola, fourteen step Grandchildren, nineteen Great Grandchildren, her niece Aarika Daniel, two nephews Mark Daniel, Jr. and Cameno (Jess) Matlock, her lifelong friend Dorothy (Weenie) Norris. Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1-2 PM with the funeral at 2 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR. Burial will be at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola, AR with Pastor Ed Richardson officiating. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR is in charge of the services.
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