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Graveside services and burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at the Sumner Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Cochran officiating. Memorials are suggested for final expenses and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Martha Vessar was born on February 20, 1945, in Atchison, KS the daughter of Gilbert and Ruth Ann (Hundley) Vessar. Martha was married to Aaron Bruce Card, Sr on Jan. 19, 1963, in Falls City, NE. Martha was a housewife and mother, a former CNA, and worked at the Atchison Leather Products. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Aaron and visiting with family.
Survivors include four brothers, three sisters, a son Aaron B. (Kristen) Card, Jr, Pea Ridge, AR, a daughter Janet (Max) Klamm, Horton, KS, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Her parents, a brother, and a sister preceded her in death.
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