Martha Derise Beaton

Martha Derise Beaton, 85, of Wynne died Friday, July 23, 2010 at her home in Wynne. Mrs. Beaton was preceded in death by her parents, Laodice and Leonore Derise and brother, Louis Paul Derise. Mrs. Beaton was born in Jeanerette, La. on Jan. 7, 1925. She moved to Wynne and married Kenneth Beaton in 1950. She was an avid golfer, gardener and bridge player. After graduating from Franklin High School in Louisiana, Mrs. Beaton continued her education and received her RN degree from Charity Hospital in New Orleans. She became a skilled surgical nurse and was employed at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas where she met her future husband. Martha was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Crowley's Ridge Ladies Golf Association where she served as treasurer for 20 years. She was a former member of the Town and Country Garden Club. She enjoyed bi-monthly bridge club for 40 years with many dear friends. She volunteered at Red Cross Blood Drives for many years. Survivors included husband, Dr. Kenneth Beaton of Wynne; children, Dr. Neal Beaton (Dr. Janet Udouj) and Dr. Susan Manley (Michael) of Little Rock, Becky Rhodes (Richard) of El Dorado, Cindy Hathcock (Steve) and Dr. Trent Beaton (Tammy) of Wynne; 12 grandchildren, Justin Rhodes, (Adrienne), Kristin Rhodes, Adam Rhodes, Laura Beaton (Nate Mitchell), Katie Beaton, John Beaton, Robert Beaton, George Beaton, Jessie Clare Wilson (John Paul), Ken Hathcock, Drew Manley and Blair Manley, great grandchildren Elliott Rhodes, Emerson Rhodes and John Steven Wilson. Also, she leaves her two sisters, Eloise Derise Wittenberg, of Lafayette, La. and Rita Derise Dearing (Howard) of Covington, La. The family would like to thank the staff of Little Rock Hematology and Oncology for the devoted care, especially Dr. Brad Baltz and nurse Ginger Krock; as well as, the staff of CrossRidge Community Hospital, particularly Ms. Emma Lewis. Services will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wynne. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6 to 7 p.m. with Rosary beginning after visitation. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter's Catholic Church of Wynne, Cross County Public Library, or your favorite local Charity. www.kernodlefh.com.