Mary Jane Melton Martin
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Mar 8th, 2014
- Death Date: Mar 8, 2014
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Biography: Mary Jane Melton Martin, age 74, died peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas with her family by her side. ?Born on March 10, 1939 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. ?She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Rufus ?Rudy? Algernon Martin, Jr., daughter Katherine Ann Knapp Cline (Patrick), son Robert Warren Knapp, Jr. (Diane), her brother Oscar ?Bud? James Melton, Jr. (Nancy), five grandchildren Morgan, Allie, and Nicole Knapp and Connor and Jack Cline, nephew Oscar ?Jay? James Melton, III, and sister-in-law Helen Claire Brooks (Dr. Teryl). ?She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Catherine Dietrich Melton. ? She graduated from Jonesboro High School as Valedictorian of Class of 1957 and served as Governor of Girl?s State in 1955. ?She attended Cottey College and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville where she pledged Chi Omega Fraternity and served as President of the Psi Chapter. ?She lived and raised her children in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Little Rock in 1980. ?She retired as a realtor with The Janet Jones Company. ?She was an active member of PEO-Chapter AZ and a member of St. Andrew?s Anglican Church. Memorial services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at St. Andrew?s Anglican Church. ?Private interment services will be held at St. Margaret?s Episcopal Church. ?In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: ?Central Institute for the Deaf ? St. Louis, Missouri, St. Bernards Medical Center ? Jonesboro, Arkansas, or St. Andrew?s Anglican Church ? Little Rock, Arkansas. ?Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
Condolences(25)
Larry D. Johnson
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy, belated sympathies my long lost friend. I recently heard of Mary Jane's passing and want to tell you how sorry I am. She was a year behind me at Jonesboro High and there was no one more respected. I was really glad to hear the two of you had married because the same could be said of you. I'm sure you enjoyed many happy years together which make this season of life much more difficult. But I also know the Lord will see you through it and richly bless you as only He can. My best to you and your family.
Larry
Larry
Roger & Mary Jane Bryles
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Rudy,
Mary Jane and I are so very saddened by the passing of your dear Mary Jane. Our lives were blessed by her friendship, particularly during our wonderful years in Little Rock. She was a beautiful and loving person who fought the good fight to the end. Praise be to God for her and you, our friend. With heartfelt condolences, we send our thoughts, prayers and love in the days, weeks and months ahead.
-Roger & Mary Jane Bryles
Mary Jane and I are so very saddened by the passing of your dear Mary Jane. Our lives were blessed by her friendship, particularly during our wonderful years in Little Rock. She was a beautiful and loving person who fought the good fight to the end. Praise be to God for her and you, our friend. With heartfelt condolences, we send our thoughts, prayers and love in the days, weeks and months ahead.
-Roger & Mary Jane Bryles
Raymond F. Gray
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy, my thoughts and prayers are are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Ed Novak
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy to you Rudy and the family. I knew Mary Jane well at 18, a truly beautiful young girl. She was charming, kind and sensitive, talented and unbelievable bright. It's a wondrous blessing to call her 'friend'. Then 50 yrs later I found her still so much the same but with the added wisdom maturity brings. We've lost that wonderful girl. I pray God bless her soul and bless you as you struggle through this grief, ed
Mary Sloan
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kathryn Ann,
I'm originally from Jonesboro AR. You may not remember me but when we were MUCH younger and you were visiting Jonesboro, we played and swam together some. I always had such fun and your Mother and family so kind.
With sympathy,
Mary Sloan.
Kathryn Ann,
I'm originally from Jonesboro AR. You may not remember me but when we were MUCH younger and you were visiting Jonesboro, we played and swam together some. I always had such fun and your Mother and family so kind.
With sympathy,
Mary Sloan.
Judith Taylor (Hefley) McFadden
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy, my deepest sympathy for this sad, sad loss. Glad you two found each other and could spend these 15 years together.
Ginger and Bill Matthews
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Buddy and Nancy,so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Love you, Ginger and Bill
Sarita Bolton Etter
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Buddy and Nancy....
We are sad to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bill and Sarita Etter
We are sad to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bill and Sarita Etter
Peggy Parks Roach
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My love and condolences to you all. Robert, Catherine Ann, I am Nancy's sister from Jonesboro. Mary Jane was one year behind me in school and we were always good friends. She visited me at Hendrix while I was there. Please know that your whole family is in my heart and prayers. I remember you guys when you were little and visiting Jay. I'm just so sorry for your loss. I haven't met you, Rudy, but you're in my prayers too. Hugs to all, Peggy
Dr. Jack E. Forrest
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Removing from Pine Bluff to Jonesboro, I learned of the very fine Melton family, the Melton brothers, and of course, Mary Jane. I moved to Little Rock with my family but saw Mary Jane again at the U of A. In all of that time I've had nothing but admiration for her. Her family has lost much. My heartfelt sympathy to all.
David Zeigler
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy ?
I didn?t get to know Mary Jane as well as I would have liked on my numerous trips to AR over the years, but I know she meant the world to you. It saddens me to think of how difficult it must be for you at this time & I wish there were something I could do to alleviate your grief. My condolences to you & all of Mary Jane?s extended family.
I didn?t get to know Mary Jane as well as I would have liked on my numerous trips to AR over the years, but I know she meant the world to you. It saddens me to think of how difficult it must be for you at this time & I wish there were something I could do to alleviate your grief. My condolences to you & all of Mary Jane?s extended family.
Billy & Peggy Lynn (Perry) Kyser
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy:
we were saddened to hear of Mary Jane's passing. we have wonderful memories of her. Peggy especially enjoys recalling the many times they played golf together and on one occasion showed up in the same outfit. Our prayers and love are with you.
we were saddened to hear of Mary Jane's passing. we have wonderful memories of her. Peggy especially enjoys recalling the many times they played golf together and on one occasion showed up in the same outfit. Our prayers and love are with you.
Bob and Weezie (Carter) Lukas
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy, I'm so sorry that we lost touch with you the last few years! Still have on my wall the wedding gift to Bob and me so many years ago. I am so sorry that she had been so ill and I did not hear of it. Another friend and Chi O sister whose demise reminds me that I should keep in better touch with those I admire, and I truly admired Mary Jane. God bless you and your family.
Donna Wenthe Dickerman
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Mary Jane's family. She was a dear and special friend. From her I learned to be a strong woman, a good wife and a loving Christian. She was always devoted to you, Katherine Ann and Robert. I know you brought her great joy through your lives and those of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Kris & Pete Alexander
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Rudy-
Pete and I were very sad to learn of Mary Jane's passing. Recently I was going through my Catechesis of the Good Shepherd album and I found a sweet note from Mary Jane that I had saved. I loved serving the children of St. Margaret's with her. I will miss her kind and loving spirit. Our prayers are with you and her children.
Pete and I were very sad to learn of Mary Jane's passing. Recently I was going through my Catechesis of the Good Shepherd album and I found a sweet note from Mary Jane that I had saved. I loved serving the children of St. Margaret's with her. I will miss her kind and loving spirit. Our prayers are with you and her children.
Tommy & Cristi Lawhon
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You and your family are in our prayers.
William S McKee
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My prayers are with the family of Mary Jane. She was a sweet lady with a charming and friendly personality. I did not forget how she approached with a warm smile every time. I will miss her smiles and presence.
Kate Shepherd
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy.
How very saddened I was to hear of Mary Jane's passing. She was an amazing person and a cherished friend. I was so blessed to have had her in my life, and will miss her dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
How very saddened I was to hear of Mary Jane's passing. She was an amazing person and a cherished friend. I was so blessed to have had her in my life, and will miss her dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Brenda Scisson
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am saddened by the loss of Mary Jane. I so admired her and am proud to have claimed her as "family" although we are very distantly related. She was a smart, caring, thoughtful person and her loss will be a loss felt by many friends and business associates. I send my condolences to her family.
Kathy & Don Deters
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We were so very saddened to hear of Mary Jane's passing. We treasure the many memories we have of her during the years in St. Louis and all the wonderful times we spent together. Each moment was a blessing! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tammy Stewart
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Much Love and prayers to you Rudy. Mary Jane can finally rest now - she has been through so much in the recent years. You have been such a wonderful caregiver and now God will take over for you. Take care and know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Tammy Stewart
Tammy Stewart
Iboo Miller
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rudy,
You have been in my prayers all week and I am just so saddened by your loss of Mary Jane. She was such a sweet, kind and lovely woman and I know she will be missed by many, including me. I enjoyed and will miss our sporadic conversations.
Much love to you.
Iboo
You have been in my prayers all week and I am just so saddened by your loss of Mary Jane. She was such a sweet, kind and lovely woman and I know she will be missed by many, including me. I enjoyed and will miss our sporadic conversations.
Much love to you.
Iboo
Ralph & Katy Cloar
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.
Marsha Melton Andress
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Catherine Ann, Robert and families. Mary Jane was a cousin I always looked up to ... she was full of life and energy. May all of your wonderful memories sustain you through this most difficult time.
Mary Jane will be missed but not forgotten by all of her friends at Cornerstone. She was always so kind and enjoyable to be around. We enjoyed getting to know her and felt honored to be able to serve her needs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.