MARTHA BURTON

Martha Burton, age 82, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at The Carpenter House Hospice in Shreveport, LA. She was born on March 27, 1937 to Knutchee and Ruby Teague Vickers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her spouse John B. Burton III. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Riley Vickers and sisters, Mae Powell, Maxine Coleman, and Lorene Massey.

Martha is survived by a loving son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kim Burton of Shreveport, LA and a loving daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kirk Cagle of Star, MS. She is also survived by a granddaughter Kayla Burson, of Shreveport, LA.; siblings, Syble Hodnett, of Stamps, AR, JoAnn Bradley and Billy Vickers and wife Marie of Magnolia, AR and her twin sister Mary Smallwood of Hot Springs, AR. She leaves behind many special nieces, nephews and friends. She also leaves behind many grand dogs including her K9 nurse Gracie Lou.

Martha was a homemaker. She was a driver for all of her sisters; they traveled with each other to visit siblings, as well as others. She was always willing to help the sick relatives. She also looked forward to the annual Bucker School Reunions. She fought a long fight with her health issues but never did complain. She is at rest now.

Visitation will be held at A.O. Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, AR from 6PM-8PM on February 18, 2020. Funeral services will be held on February 19, 2020 at 11:00AM at A.O. Smith Funeral Home Chapel with William Smith officiating. Pallbearers for the service will be Steve Bailey of Magnolia, AR, Todd Vickers of Sequin, TX, Tom Neal and Kelvin Smallwood of Plano, TX, Clay Burton of Jackson, MS and Charles Goodwin of Stamps, AR. Burial will be held at Shiloh Cemetery immediately following the service. After the service please join us for food and fellowship at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. Houston Bosley, Dr. Randy Bryn and Dr. Timothy Nichols and all the nurses of W/K hospital as well as the caring providers at PAM for the excellent care she received. Memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity in Martha Burton’s name.

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