Martha Warren
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April 7th, 1928 - April 11th, 2019
From: Alton, MO
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday
April 13, 2019
Clary Funeral Home
Alton, MO
Funeral: 2:00 pm Sunday
April 14, 2019
Macedonia Baptist Church
Alton, MO
Burial: Bailey Cemetery
Alton, MO
Martha Julia “Granny” Warren, 91, of Alton, Missouri was born on April 7, 1928 in Couch, Missouri. She departed this life peacefully on April 11, 2019 at NHC, West Plains, Missouri.

She was born, one of ten children, to Joel Farris Ford and Winnie (Hodak) Ford. She was married to Major Nelson Warren on February 28, 1943 while she was only fourteen years old. After marriage they both resided in Alton, Missouri. Upon this marriage five strong-willed, independent boys were born. While her husband Major was in World War II (German- Belgium- france), Granny had to learn to be independent and take care of things herself. Granny had to take care of the farm and support her family. Her children’s needs were always put before her own. She enjoyed mowing her yard, gardening, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was saved and served the Lord at a very young age. She was a member of the Whitten Church prior to becoming a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked thirty-one and a half years at the Alton R-IV School as a cook until her retirement.

Martha is survived by five sons; Leo Warren (Maxine) of Thayer, Missouri, Don Warren of Allons, Tennessee, Cleve Warren (Denna) of West Plains, Missouri, Clifford Warren (Laura) of Alton, Missouri and Dennis Warren (Ruth) of West Plains, Missouri. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; Todd, Jeff (Kim), Melanie (Bill), Angela (Brad), Andrea (Matthew), Rusty, Rod (Casey), Derrick, Jeremy (Amanda); 17 greatgrandchildren; two sisters Delora Vest and Olive Bales; one brother David Ford; along with many nieces and nephews, which she loved dearly.

Granny is preceded in death by her parents Joel Farris and Winnie, husband who preceded her in death on May 31, 1978; two sisters, Anna Barton and Francis Ford; four brothers, Lawrence (L.A.) Ford, Christopher Ford, Jessie Ford, and Daniel Ford; her father and mother in law, Otto and Ada Warren.
Pallbearers are Todd Warren, Jeff Warren, Rusty Warren, Rodney Warren, Derrick Warren, and Jeremy Warren. Honorary Pallbears are Bill Sult, Brad Johnson, Matthew Bowers, Hunter Warren, Jacob Bowers, Ryan Johnson, and Kaden Warren

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri with Brother Joby Steele and Brother Bryce King officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, Missouri. Burial will take place in the Bailey Cemetery in Alton, Missouri. Services are under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri.

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