Kala Roxanne Martin

Kala Roxanne Martin obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Kala Roxanne Martin

Kala Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Jun. 12, 2024.

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Kala Roxanne Martin (KayKay), age 45, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1978, to Teresa Phillips and Mark Shoemaker.
Kala was preceded in death by both of her parents, as well as two brothers; William Pickard III and Joshua Pitman; grandfather Tolbie Phillips, nephews; Richard Pickard and Christian Ivy; and a niece Ciali Casey as well as aunts and uncles and many others.
Kala is survived by her cherished daughter, Mikayla Martin, and beloved son, Ronald Martin, along with the father of her children, Chad Martin. She was a beloved sister to Jessica (Daniel) Casey and Nicole (Chad) Hollis. Kala was a cherished Aunt to William IV, Alberto, James Jr., Kylin-Jay, Alexis, Czarena, Cassidy, Cordelia, Carissa, Camillié, KristaLena, Kimber and a Great-Aunt to Amari Rain-Roxanne. Kala also leaves behind her beloved Grandmother, Pauline Phillips, Uncle Larry Phillips, and several cousins Tony, Brandy, and Gary to list a few along with many others. Her family, friends, and loved ones will deeply miss her. Kala's lifelong friend Scooby Roberts will always cherish the memories he shared with his Sweet Pea.
Kala will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister, granddaughter, and friend. Kala's absence will be felt by all those who knew her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family. Kala's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Rest in Peace Kala.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am with the funeral service starting at 11:00am at Morgan Full Gospel Church. Burial to follow at Cadron Valley Cemetery in Greenbrier.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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February 4, 2025

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June 13, 2024

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ellah phillips

February 4, 2025

even though I never saw you as much, the memories of me being around of are always there, and they were fun, I know I wasn't around as much but I still do wish we could have hung out more, I hope you rest in peace, aunt kala. -

Chad Martin

June 13, 2024

My first memories of her was when I decided I wanted her to be mine she was 17 and I was 19 and we had our whole life ahead of us .You were loved Roxanne R.I.P.

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