Martha Jean Schwartz

In Loving Memory Of
Martha Jean Schwartz, age 86, formerly of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Lexington, South Carolina. She was born on May 4, 1938, in Paris, Arkansas, to John and Emma Rowland. On November 8, 1958, Martha married the love of her life, Robert Schwartz. Together, they built a beautiful life, raising six wonderful children and cherishing the joys of family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Martha deeply valued her family, which grew to include six children, fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She had a passion for the arts, enjoying china painting with her mother and sister, as well as crochet and embroidery. She will always be remembered for her artistic talents and beautiful singing voice. A woman of strong faith, Martha was a dedicated member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
She is survived by her loving children: Kenneth Schwartz (Patricia), Diana Chavis (Barry), James Schwartz, Linda Casey (Mark), Stephen Schwartz (Beka), and Jeffery Schwartz (Cheryl); her cherished grandchildren: Amanda, Tiffany, Aaron, Marshall, Rylee, Kramer, Paul, Brooke, Justin, Austin, Devon, Isaac, Miley, and Stevie; as well as her fifteen great-grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Schwartz; her parents, John and Emma Rowland; her sisters, Joanna Glass and Alma Schwartz; and her grandparents, Orlando Hixson, Maud (Huckaby) Hixson, Elbert Rowland, and Mattie Jean (Mikler) Rowland.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at River Glenn Chapel, 1805 North A Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas. A Rosary service will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., both at River Glenn Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5403 North O Street, Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Spence, Paul Schwartz, Kramer Schwartz, Isaac Schwartz, and Marshall Schwartz. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association online at alzheimers.org.uk.
Martha's kindness, faith, and love will be forever cherished by her family and friends. She will be deeply missed. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Martha, please visit our Tree Store.