Martha Sue Whitmer

Martha Sue Whitmer, 72, of Hampton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2013. She was born December 1, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Woodrow and Virgie Harcrow. She retired as an activities director at Hampton Nursing Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Whitmer; great grandson, Benjamin Jett Hannegan and two sisters, Mary Belle Smith and Billie Ann Harcrow.

She is survived by four sons, Russell (Kim) Whitmer of Hampton, Keith Whitmer of Hampton, Dewayne Whitmer of Rogers and Joe (Cristel) Whitmer of Malvern; ten grandchildren, Amanda Whitmer, Chase Ellis, Keith Whitmer, Jr., Kodie Hannegan, Tayia Whitmer, Shea Whitmer, Jordan Olive, Shelby Olive, Sara Olive and Rachel Olive; thirteen great grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Smith of Texarkana, TX; and one brother James David Harcrow of Mt. Ida. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Hampton. Burial at Sardis Cemetery near Sparkman. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .