She was the widow of Rev. Jake Lindsey, a retired school teacher, homemaker and member of Florence Baptist Church. Mrs. Martha was an avid gardener of both food and flowers but also bugs. For many years, she enjoyed collecting and preserving all kinds of bugs year-round to help kids with their school bug project each year.
She was also known for home made pickles, jellies, beans, and everything else that she canned and put up to eat on all year round. She loved cooking for anyone and everyone, and share her recipes, which like most of her generation, were simply from memory. Everyone loved something, if not everything, that she cooked, but in typical ''Aunt Bee'' fashion, she couldn't help but to fish for the compliments, just to make sure.
Her niece, Glenda Howard, helped her create her own cookbook, which a countless number of people now have, to help keep her family's recipes alive. Her home place in Florence was the place for gathering, as it was with her mother before her, and she opened her home and her arms to everyone. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Shultz; and a sister, Mildred Story.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tracy Lindsey; two grandsons, Payden and C.J. Lindsey; a sister, Ouida Gilbert all of Florence; along with host of other family members and those she considered family.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chris Albritton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the UAM Baptist College Ministry; PO Box 3073 Monticello, AR 71656 or Pell Ministries; PO Box 1058 Westlake, LA 70669. You can sign Mrs. Martha's guestbook page on this website.
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June Brixie
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, October 19, 2023 Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. Martha was a special friend. I always left her presence with the feeling of knowing she cared. She had an open heart and arms for everyone and the gift of making people feel important. I have a lot of special memories of time with her. I will never forget the day with such excitement she told me they were getting a baby boy. I am so thankful that Kevin was friends with my youngest son and was in my home many times. Kevin and Tracy ya"ll were the best caregivers. She so appreciated all that y'all did for her. Love and prayers to all her wonderful family. Love June BrixieRobert Moore Family
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, October 19, 2023 Brother Jake and Mrs. Martha have been an part of our family's life forever. They were the bringers of such blessings to each and every person that have touched. As a family our hearts are broken that they are no longer her but also rejoicing at what a beautiful reunion that must have taken place. Our prayers are with the family and Mrs. Martha's entire community. Robert, Carol, Amanda and Kellie MooreShannon Hindsley
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 19, 2023 Sending my sincerest condolences to the family at this difficult time. The joy that Ms. Martha brought to everyone will never be forgotten. She will be missed by so many, and her memory will forever live on in our hearts. May you all be surrounded by God's comforting love.Lindy Hester
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 19, 2023 I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Martha's passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Prayers for Kevin and his family.The Nealey Family
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Grandma Martha was so special for not only my life but also my husband's life and Paislyn's life. My condolences goes out to the Lindsey family. She was a god fearing woman. She was loved by so many. When Bro. Jake married me and my husband Grandma Martha let him in with open arms. We are praying for the family and friends. I know our hearts are broken!!!Lee and Jana Anthony
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 18, 2023 She was my first Sunday School teacher and such a sweet and caring lady. Love and prayers to Kevin and all the family.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 18, 2023 To Mrs. Martha's family: I am so sorry for your great loss. As you know, Mrs. Martha was a wonderful lady -- one of my favs. You all have my prayers of comfort at this sad time.Larry & Gail Hammil
Star City, AR Wednesday, October 18, 2023 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace in the coming days.Spencer poe
dermott, AR Tuesday, October 17, 2023 I am sorry kevin Lindsey your mom died. Cj Lindsey sorry grandmother died and padden Lindsey sorry grandmother died I love you all three y'all are In my thoughts and prayersJane Jo Summerford
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 17, 2023 I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.