Martha Hall passed away on July 28, 2012 after a short battle with lung cancer at the age of 67 in Lufkin, Texas. She was lovingly cared for by her friends, neighbors and her beloved son, Steve who was her pride and joy; he was her life. Martha was born in Dublin, Georgia on September 13, 1944 to Edna and Willie Hall. She was proud to call Texas her home since 1977. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Willie Hall; husband, R.D. Hall of Vidalia, GA; sisters Eleanor Sartain, and Rebecca Howell; brothers Woodrow, Theron, Luther and James Hall. Martha leaves behind her son and wife, Steve and Deanna Hall, her grandsons Colby Lovell, Colton Lovell and Dalton Windham. Martha is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and her only cousin, Irene Meeks of Dublin, GA.
Martha was known as a doer among her friends. She was the happiest when she was busy, especially doing things for others. Martha gave it her all at everything she did and never waited for anyone to help her. Her favorite past time was fishing, hunting, working in her garden, birds, animals and just being outdoors. You could always find her in her yard or a neighbor's yard. Mr. Pierce always said that she was the glue that held the neighborhood together. Martha had a special calling to help others all through her life. She leaves behind a memorable mark on all that knew her. She will be missed by many.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Kistler, Dr. Munir Ahmad, Dr. Sidney Roberts and their staff and Hospice In The Pines. A special thanks to the many friends and neighbors that cared and did so much for her. Martha wanted to personally thank Patty Saltz, Charlene Pierce, Brenda and Paul Lakey, Mary and Bill Davis, Glenda Lowery, Trish Chambers, and her across the miles friends Lynda Braley, Janiece Richardson, Georgie Mooty, Curtis Previto, Mike Cookston, Barbara Flanders and family, Linda Basil, and Arnold Barfield for always being there for her. Martha ask that a special thank you be given to Steve's "breakfast" friends and the softball players at the Kit McConnico Park for their continued support and kindness throughout his Mother's illness.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that a donation may be made in Martha's memory to the Humane Society of Angelina County, 1102 N. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904 (936) 639-1880 or Women Shelter Outreach, 2401 Davisville Rd., Lufkin, TX 75901 (936) 639-1681 or a church of your choice. Martha always said she could not think of any organizations that were more deserving.
A memorial service and visitation will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, 215 West Jackson Street, Dublin. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Memorial following.