Martha Jean Hamric

Martha Jean Hamric, 85, of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, passed away August 5, 2015. She graduated Beebe High School in 1948, was retired from Kerr Glass in Plainfield, Illinois, and was of the Methodist faith. She loved fishing, camping, and spending time with her husband, Henry. Martha is survived by five children, Judy Neuhauser (Dennis) of Illinois, Tom Hamric (Kathy), Joy Tinsley (David), and Pat Nugent (George), all of Illinois, and JoAnne Bien Jewell (Bobby) of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry of 65 years; her parents, Alvin and Essie (Carlisle) Ferrell; and her brother, Glen Ferrell. Memorials may be made to Hickory Plains United Methodist Church, or Hickory Plains Cemetery, c/o 9952 Hwy. 13 N., Carlisle, Ark. 72024. Family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2015, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Care provider. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.