Martha Lois Dodson Whitehurst

Martha Lois (Dodson) Whitehurst went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born December 26, 1940 in Conway, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eileen Dodson. She is survived by the love of her life for 60 years, Pete Whitehurst, and her adoring sons, David (Phillis) and Scott (Libbi) and her precious grandsons, Josh (Ashley) and John, who called her Mamaw. She was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed natural beauty, as gorgeous on the inside as she was on the outside. She filled our lives with unforgettable love and joy and taught us not to take life too seriously. She was the kind of woman you only meet once in a lifetime, with a God-given gift to see the beauty in all things. We will always remember her quirky sense of style and her witty sense of humor that kept us on our toes. She led a life as fruitful as her many gardens. A certified Master Gardener, her green thumb and magical touch can be seen at many places around central Arkansas and in the gardens surrounding her and Pete's dream home. Her remarkable devotion to her family has created a legacy of love that will be remembered and felt for generations to come. Martha was very humble and deeply loving, always putting others before herself. She loved anything to do with her family and through the years put her creativity and talents to work in service as a volunteer for her church, from teaching Sunday School to needlepointing kneeling pillows to helping build a new church life center. She added her special touch of color to every space she was in, including our hearts. We love you Mamaw, always and forever. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 at the St. James United Methodist Church Prayer Garden in Little Rock, Arkansas. Guests should enter through entrance 8 or 1. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Arkansas Hospice for their love and support in her final days with us. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Martha's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.