Name: Visitation
Start: 11/05/2025 12:00 PM
End: 11/05/2025 01:00 PM
Location: Smith Family Funeral Home

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1951 Martha 2025

August 21, 1951 — October 28, 2025

Arkadelphia

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Martha Rose Speck departed this world on October 28, 2025, at Nightingale of Arkadelphia. Born on August 21, 1951 to Sherwood and Mercell Butler in Smackover, Arkansas, Martha touched the lives of many with her warmth and gentle spirit.

Martha is survived by one step-sister, Pam Butler, and a host of many wonderful close friends at Group Living.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Ruggles Wilcox Chapel. Visitation will be before the service from 12:00 p.m. until 1 :00 p.m. Services will conclude in the chapel.

Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home-Ruggles Wilcox Chapel, 517 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

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