Wanda Ruth Martin Obituary

Wanda Ruth Martin, born on February 7, 1949, passed away on October 3, 2026. Wanda leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Ollie Lee Freeman Smith; her husband Artis T. Martin Sr.; and her siblings, Josephine Meredith, Freddie D. Freeman, Lee Freeman and Rufus Freeman.

She is survived by: her daughter Shuwanna Freeman-Scott (Nathaniel Scott III); her siblings, Ira Green, Helen Gee, Jamie Canady (Jack), Kenneth Freeman (Diane) and Bufus Freeman; her cousin Herman Charles (Kim); and her grandchildren, Nathaniel Scott IV, Justin Linn Scott and Alexandria Lefaye Scott.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home (5800 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Damascus Spiritual Church (2401 E Washington Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72114). A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the ElmLawn Cemetery (5810 W 12th St, Little Rock, AR 72204).