She was a retired Department Manager with Wal Mart and a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church. Martha loved to travel and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She adored them and was a wonderful mamaw and mother to Brandy who was her "sunshine". Martha loved her God, was a true woman of faith, and was ready to meet her Lord and Savior. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Maudie Dell Walters; and a brother, Clay Walters.
Her survivors include her loving husband, Ben Edward Novak of Monticello; one daughter, Brandy Annette Tomboli and husband Joey of White Hall; one brother, Bart Walters, Jr., and wife Kathy of Illinois; her grandchildren, Jake Edward Tomboli, Josie Annette Tomboli, Joshua Lee Tomboli, Arianna Nicole Fuller and Evie Elizabeth Morgan.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. A private burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Covid-19 guidelines will be enforced and masks will be required. Memorials may be made to the New Life Assembly of God Church Building Fund, 775 Edgewood St., Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(23)
Elgenia and Jim Ross
, TX Saturday, December 26, 2020 Truly sadden and our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.Elgenia and Jim Ross
Lesa
Monticello, AR Friday, December 25, 2020 Brandy . So sorry To hear about your motherShe was a sweetheart We will see her again one day ..
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Brandi -You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad
Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2020 My prayers and sympathies to the family. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.Sharon Hooks
Redfield, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Prayers.Sherry O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2020 I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was a very sweet person & all those who knew her would agree the world is a darker place without her. May God bless & comfort you.Kevin & Becky Montgomery
Kingsville, TX Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Ben, I am so saddened, words cannot express how i feel. I have so many good memories of swinging by your house when I made a trip to Arkansas. I always knew I would be welcomed with smiles and hugs. Martha will be missed tremendously.Donna K Malone
Redfield, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 Dear friend,So sorry to hear about your lost.
Prayers for you and your family during this time..
Jim
Wilson, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 Ben keeping your family in my prayers.Melissa Sepahrom
Cleburne, TX Monday, December 21, 2020 Martha was a sweet lady and I know she'll be missed terribly. Praying for peace and comfort for all her loved ones! My deepest condolences!Samantha Fletcher Heath
Bryant, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 I've known her my entire life she was my moms best friend. Will miss her dearly. Many prayers in the days ahead. Love ya'll!Amber Mullis
Russellville, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 Ben, Scott and I am so sorry to hear about Martha passing away. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.Judy Kelley
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 The Novak Family - so sorry for your loss. Worked with Martha many years at Walmart. She was a very special lady. You’re in my prayers.woodie tankersley
Whitesboro, TX Monday, December 21, 2020 ben, so sorry for your loss. martha will always be remember. woodie and barbaraJames Dunlap
Glenview, IL Monday, December 21, 2020 Ben, I send my sincere condolences on your loss of Martha. From what I have read about her from others who have left messages, she was an admired person of the Monticello community and I am sure you miss her very much.Earlier this month we celebrated the 33rd anniversary of our son Thomas's Eagle Scout award at which you were a participant. I recall you received your Eagle in 1976. It is the ties of Scouting that have kept us connected through the years. I hope you are well and will be able to celebrate Martha's life Wednesday with thanksgiving.
My condolences again, Jim Dunlap
MARK HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 BEN & FAMILY, I WORKED WITH MARTHA AT WAL-MART FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY, KIND AND WILLING TO DO WHATEVER WAS ASKED OF HER. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER SMILE. IT IS MY PRAYER THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN WILL GIVE EACH OF YOU PEACE AND COMFORT TODAY AND IN THE DAYS TO COME.Sharon Parker Hayden
Springfield, MO Monday, December 21, 2020 My deepest sympathy to the family and their loss of a dear friend and classmates. May you Rest In Peace and my the Lord embrace you in his loving arms and give comfort to you family and friends.Polly watts
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 Ben and family so sorry for your loss of Martha .She was a fine lady.Worked with her at Wm for many years.prayers and thoughts for your familyPatrick, Stephanie,Tyler and Mason Novak
McKinney, TX Sunday, December 20, 2020 The measure of a life is the impact that it makes on others and Martha surely touched the life of so many. Her kind heart, gentle spirit, faith, and ever positive outlook was an inspiration to all who were blessed to have crossed her path.For our branch of the Novak family tree~we each have special memories of heart to heart conversations (coffee included) hugs and family reunions.
May God keep you all in the coming days and weeks granting you peace and may your own special memories of this remarkable woman bring you comfort during this time. Sending our love from Texas
Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Martha and I go way back to MJHS when she was in school. Then, her daughter went to school with my daughter, Samantha. I am so sorry that I could not be there for her. Sam and I send our condolences. Love !Judy Scogins James
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Words can’t express how I feel. Martha will be totally missed by many. Brandy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a sweet heart & was loved by so many. I’ll never forget our childhood memories they will be forever sketched in my mind & memories.Susan Roberts
Pansy, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Martha, you will forever live in my heart. Our paths were meant to cross in this lifetime. I will see you again. Rest well my friend. I love you.Bettye Johnsonn
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 I will remember Martha with love. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She is in peace with no pain now