She is survived by:
Her husband:
Robert Burton of the home
Her daughters:
Rebecca Ann Hettinger of Wister, Oklahoma
Suzzanna Brassfield and husband Robbie of Bokoshe, Oklahoma
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, Oklahoma
Brittnie Hogan and husband Justin of Bokoshe, Oklahoma
Four great-grandsons and one on the way:
Beau Hettinger-Hughes of Wister, Oklahoma
Parker Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas
Jhett Harper of Bokoshe, Oklahoma
Stormy Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas
Baby Strickler of Talala, Oklahoma
One brother:
Kenneth McCool and wife Sandy of Bixby, Oklahoma
Her special friends:
Mary Campbell and Claudette Hamner
One nephew and two nieces
Several great-nieces, great-nephews, other loved ones, and a host of friends
Martha 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.
Funeral service to honor Martha’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026 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, Oklahoma under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: 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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