Martha Jane Alderson

Martha Jane Alderson, 79, of Springdale, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord March 12, 2019. She was born June 03, 1939 in Johnson County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Irvin and Myrtle Warren Williams. Jane loved seashells and was known as the seashell lady. She was a devoted Christian, homemaker, loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, garden, beachcomb and make shell crafts. May her soul forever be at peace in her Father's house. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Troy Alderson; oldest son, Wayne Artripe; brother, Floyd Williams and infant sister, Dollie Williams. She is survived by her son, Jeff Artripe of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Shannon McDonald of Springdale, Arkansas; son-in-law, Mark McDonald of Rogers, Arkansas; brother, Lonnie Williams of Springdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Tara Krile, Karye Birdsong, Aaron Artripe, Cory McDonald, Declan McDonald and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home 3926 Willowood Avenue Springdale, Arkansas 72762 with Pastor Luke George officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery in Salus, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Mark McDonald, Cory McDonald, Declan McDonald and Jeff Artripe. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com.