Bowie County Texas Archives Obituaries.....Douglass, Martha Ann Jones May 20, 2013
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Texarkana Gazette Published 5/21/2013
Martha Ann Douglass, 85, of New Boston, beloved mother, grandmother, great 
grandmother, sister and companion, departed this life to be with her Lord and 
Savior on May 20, 2013. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on 
Wednesday, May 22nd, just prior to the service. Services will be at 2:00 pm at 
First Baptist Church of New Boston with Bro Ken Cox officiating. Burial will be 
in Read Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home.

Martha Ann Jones Douglass was born to the late Horace and Lela Jones in Louann, 
Arkansas. She was born the middle child of three sisters. Martha grew up on a 
farm on the banks of the Red River and later became a town girl. She had many 
fond memories and stories of her close family and her love for her parents and 
sisters. Martha graduated from Fouke High School at 16 years of age and went to 
Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Ms. Douglas began her 
career with the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant and married Urban Edward 
Douglass, Jr. in 1947. Martha and Doug were married for 48 years.

The last 12 years of Martha's life has been filled with dancing, travel and the 
companionship of Hiram Shute. Martha and Hiram enjoyed a special relationship 
that filled both their lives with joy and deep affection, which lasted until 
the end of Martha's life.

Survivors include daughters Deborah Thompson and husband, Paul, of Whitehouse, 
husband, Kyle, of San Antonio; five grandchildren, including Leigh Ann King and 
husband, Kevin King, of Whitehouse; Douglas Browning Thompson, and wife, Tamara 
Jacqueline, of Tyler; Chad Douglass Cunov, Cole David Cunov and Cade Edward 
Cunov, all of San Antonio; two great-grandchildren, Carson Michael King and 
Cooper Kemble King, also of Whitehouse. Martha Douglass is also survived by her 
two loving sisters, lla Betterton, of Bossier City and Patricia Spigener and 
husband, Gordon, of Shreveport. Other survivors include niece Cynthia Elliot 
and husband, Jim Elliot of Baton Rouge; niece Cara Holloway and children, 
Aaron, Abby and Ally.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren, family and friends. Special thanks to 
Martha's beloved caregivers, Gail Talbot, who made it possible for Martha to 
live out the end of her life as she wished...in her home, and to Joanne Jones 
and Carolyn Travis, all of whom were unfailingly kind, gentle and compassionate.

The life of Martha Ann Jones Douglass was filled with love of others, 
friendship, and acts of kindness. She leaves us with dear memories and the 
unfailing love of a Mother, a Grandmother, a Meme and a wonderful sister. 
Martha Ann was vivacious, full of fun, and reminded us to all "count our many 
blessings." She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed, but 
never forgotten.

Memorials may be made to the ALS Association 1275 K Street NW, Ste. 1050, 
Washington, DC 20005 or the First Baptist Church New Boston, 506 S McCoy 
Boulevard, New Boston, Texas.

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