Arkansas “Martha” Milsap
Arkansas ‘Martha’ Milsap, age 81, of Quincy, died on February 3, 2020, surrounded by her family in Blessing Hospital. Martha was born on April 1, 1938 in Jasper Co., MS the daughter of Jake Shaw and Lela Mae Bell.
Martha worked at the Quincy Compressor for many years before retiring. After this, she worked as a security guard and later owned her own cleaning business. Martha was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in LaBelle, MO.
Martha loved bowling, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children: Donna Milsap, James Rodney Milsap, Wayne Milsap, Joel Paul Hundley and Karla Tate all of Quincy.
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, one sister, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Terri Lynn Milsap and numerous siblings.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 until the time of the services.
Martha was a friend in word and deed. She would attend many of our services and activities at FBC, particularly special days. She often attended civic and community events as well. She was an excellent cook and usually flashed that bright smile, even when all was not well. She was always appreciated our prayers and concern. She will be missed. She now takes her place at the feet of Jesus, our Savior! Dr. & Sis. J
There are no words that could begin to express the love and gratitude I have for Martha. She is the best Grandma my son could ever have and my friend when I had no one else! Her strength and the unwavering love for her children and grandchildren is like no other. We’ve shared laughter and tears together, and I wouldn’t trade those times for anything! I love you Martha Always and forever!
Donna, Rodney, Wayne and Paul…it is with great sadness that I want you to know you have our deepest condolences. I had a chance to work with Martha at Colt Industries in addition to knowing her in our community. I share some fond memories of the happier times when we worked and socialized together. You all had been blessed with a wonderful mother. She set many good examples for us all to follow. Just know our thoughts are with you all at this very trying time. Rest in Peace Martha…
The family of Eddie Fletcher
She was a wonderful loving woman ..everyone loved some Ms Martha she was like a mother to alot of us ..will truely be missed …she had a heart like no other ..if she liked u she loved you …RIP. Love u always
Enjoyed every minute of my time I spent with Ms. Martha. All our personal conversations and our heart to heart talks. She truly was a beautiful woman inside and out. I am dearly going to miss her. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.
Joe Paul and family you have my deepest condolences Ms Martha was a wonderful lady..
Sending my condolences to the Milsap family such a wonderful woman it was my pleasure of taking care of you at one time an we talked about your parties you use to throw you will definitely be missed Miss Martha Love Ya an Rest Easy❤