Martha Landers

Martha Ann Landers, daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Bishop Landers, was born in Dexter, Missouri on April 18, 1937, and passed away at her home in Dexter, Missouri on February 11, 2013, at the age of 75 years. She had lived all of her life in Dexter and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter. For the last number of years, Martha Ann has resided at the Stoddard ARC Group Home on Walnut. She enjoyed her life under their wonderful care especially the dances held for the residents. The family is eternally grateful for her loving care by the staff. Martha Ann never met a stranger and was known for her friendliness and her sweet temperament. One cousin spoke of her at the epitome of a loving soul. She came from a loving family, surrounded by a nurturing community, and Martha Ann reflected their love back to everyone she knew. Surviving are a sister, Shirley Thompson of Milstadt, Illinois; her brothers, Allen Landers of Koscinsko, Mississippi and Burnell (Tony) Landers of Independence, Missouri, their families and numerous cousins. Other family and friends also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers. Visitations may be made on Monday, February 18, 2013, after 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. James Landers of Liberty, Missouri officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County ARC, (note for the Walnut Group Home), and mail to 315 S. Walnut, Dexter MO 63841.