Martha Garner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha L. Garner, 69, of Hawk Point, passed away on November 18, 2012 at her residence in Hawk Point, Missouri. She was born December 13, 1942 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, a daughter of Walter Nichols and Louise Robins. She was united in marriage to Woodrow “Woody” Garner on August 17, 1968 in St. Charles, Missouri. To this union three children were born. Woody preceded her in death on July 31, 2011. Martha graduated with her Master’s degree as an RN at St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She was employed at Lincoln County Hospital for many years, as a R.N., O.B. nurse and later home health care. Martha was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed reading books and watching game shows especially, Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. Martha was an adventurous, strong willed, loving and caring, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She is survived by children: Jeanie Nichols (Bill Boeckstiegel) of St. Clair, Missouri, and Richard Garner (Tracy Freant) of Hawk Point, Missouri; one sister, Linda Heady of St. Charles, Missouri; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one daughter, Candis Mense on February 5, 2012. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel. Interment will be held at Hawk Point City Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family of Martha Garner. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel (P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379); 41 Farm Lane, Hawk Point, MO 63349. Online condolences may be made at www.millardfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 338-4375

Martha Garner

December 13, 1942 - November 18, 2012