Martha Elizabeth Gantt's Obituary
Martha Elizabeth Gantt, beloved mother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Waco Texas.
Martha was born in Wortham, Texas, on May 20, 1933 to T. Elmo and Earle Longbotham. She began her education in Wortham before moving to Groesbeck where she graduated in 1950 as Valedictorian. She attended North Texas State University where she met the love of her life, Burt Gantt. They married while attending North Texas and spent many wonderful years together before Burt’s untimely death in 1979.
A wonderful mother to her children, she was valued for her wisdom and discernment that naturally attracted people who knew her. Her saving faith in Jesus Christ was essential to her everyday living.
She served as President of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service while a member of First Methodist Church of Richardson. She was also a member of Woman’s Club of Richardson. Gardening and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation in nature were passions of hers along with spending time with family. She took great joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Martha was homebound for much of the last 10 years of her life due to medical issues but she found ways to stay connected to her faith through an online community of believers. This included preparing graphical content with inspirational spiritual messages to share with her internet community.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Tom Longbotham III.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Rita Gantt of North Richland Hills; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Dennis Cook of Cleburne; four grandchildren and their spouses: Matt and Sarah Gantt of Dallas, Adam and Anna Cook of San Diego, Chris Gantt of Fort Worth, and Blake Gantt of Lubbock; great grandchildren, Porter and Truitt Gantt of Dallas, and Luke and Layla Cook of San Diego.
The service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco Texas 76708.
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