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She was born on November 20, 1952, in Newport, Arkansas to Leon and Edith Short. She will be remembered for her love of family. Nothing brought her more joy than her grandchildren and she loved whenever they came to visit. They truly were they joy of her life.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle Gay (Jarrod), son Brad Martin; and her beloved grandchildren, Carrington Smith (Braden), Cruz Gay, Callaway Martin and Caraline Martin; and her siblings Loretta Lukas, Lloyd Short (Carol), Carol Cummins (Mike), Curtis Short (Alicia).
She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Martin, parents Leon and Edith Short, and brother-in-law Bill Lukas.
A special thank you to Courtney Edwards, who helped care for Mom with compassion and dedication during the last year of her life. Our family is forever grateful.
Services will be graveside at Grissard Cemetery in El Paso, Arkansas, on Friday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m.
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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