Martha Jane Burton of Wister was born January 6, 1947 in Ft. Hood, Texas to Kenneth and Norma (Sutton) McCool and passed away on Oct. 27, 2026 at her home in Wister at the age of 79.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday at the Heart O’ the Hills Church in the Reichert/Summerfield Community with Reverend Bob Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Survivors are her husband, Robert Burton, of the home; her daughters Rebecca Ann Hettinger of Wister, and Suzzanna Brassfield and husband Robbie of Bokoshe; her favorite son, Bobby Burton, of Morrilton, Arkansas; three granddaughters Dayna Hughes and husband Kelly of Greenwood, Arkansas, Brianna Strickler and husband Matt of Talala, and Brittnie Hogan and husband Justin of Bokoshe; four great-grandsons and one on the way Beau Hettinger-Hughes of Wister, Parker Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas. Jhett Harper of Bokoshe, Stormy Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Baby Strickler of Talala; one brother Kenneth McCool and wife Sandy of Bixby; her special friends Mary Campbell and Claudette Hamner; one nephew and two nieces; several great-nieces, great-nephews, other loved ones, and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Norma McCool.
Martha, a cherished resident of the community for many years, dedicated her career as a seamstress at Hamlin’s in Poteau before fulfilling her passion as a dietician for EOMC. She was an active member of Heart O’ the Hills Church and a regular attendee of Bethel Baptist Church, she found joy and fellowship in her faith.
Martha had a zest for life that was evident in her love for sewing, playing dominoes (often with a playful edge), and indulging in her favorite television shows, including The Young and the Restless and the Indiana Fever. Her greatest happiness came from the time spent with her family and friends.
As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend, Martha touched the lives of many. Her vibrant spirit and ability to embrace life will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Viewing is from 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Robbie Brassfield, Beau Hettinger-Hughes, Kelly Hughes, Matt Strickler, Justin Hogan, and Ryan Emerson
To sign Martha’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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