BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home

5800 W 12TH ST

Little Rock, Arkansas

Martha Donham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 3, 2017.

Martha Louise Venable Donham, 92, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life to live with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2017. Martha was born December 10, 1924 and after being born in Bonita, Louisiana she lived the rest of her life in Little Rock. Martha was a loving wife to her late husband, Gordon Ralph Donham, as well as a loving and devoted mother to her three children and two stepsons.



Martha loved taking trips to Destin, Fl., and Branson, Mo. Until her health would no longer permit, her favorite pastime was working in her flower gardens.



Martha was a member of Chenal Valley Baptist Church. Her church family was very special to her.



She will be remembered for her enthusiastic spirit, her devotion to her family and her unwavering commitments of unconditional love, faith in God, and forgiveness without regrets.



She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Carrie Venable, husband, Gordon Ralph Donham, stepson, Thomas Larry Donham, brothers Wesley Venable and Williard “Sonny” Venable, and sister Alice Mobbs. She is survived by two daughters, Jo Lynn Short and Nina (James H) Williams, son David Ralph Donham and stepson Gordon Ronald (Gwen) Donham, sisters Mary Ann Vaughn, Stevie Joncas, Lillie Erwin and brother, James “Buck” Venable, and sister in law Ann Nutt. Martha had 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.



Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 with her celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas. Reverend Allen Morton will be officiating. Pallbearers include: James Ward, Spencer Short, David Short, Jason Donham, Jim Williams, Bush Williams, and Tony Erwin.

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March 6, 2017

Kathy Larch

Jo Lynn & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She lived a long life and will truly be missed by all who knew her. Sorry I will not be at the Services tomorrow, but please know that I am Praying for you all during this difficult time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all very much,
Kathy, Rodney & Thomas Larch

March 5, 2017

James & Tammy Ward

Aunt Martha was very special and we will miss her. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers - we love you very much!!

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March 5, 2017

Jason Clenney: Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth

It has been such an honor serving your family and getting to know the life and legacy of Martha. My sincerest condolences and prayers to you and yours. "Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4

March 5, 2017

Family

Lloyd and Ora Sue Hamby

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She was such a gracious and kind lady.

March 5, 2017

Bettye Venable Swanzy

So very sorry for your loss from thé Venable family of James Edward Venable. Nephew of James Monroe Venable

March 3, 2017

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