Martha Pickens May's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2025 in Center, Texas

Martha Pickens May

March 24, 1954 - November 15, 2025 (71 years old)

Center, Texas

Martha Pickens May's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2025 in Center, Texas

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Watson & Sons Funeral Home

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Martha Pickens May

March 24, 1954 - November 15, 2025 (71 years old)

Center, Texas

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Martha Pickens May Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Martha Pickens May of Center, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Martha left this world on November 15, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Martha Pickens May or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her father Homer Leon Pickens, Sr.; her son Cody May; her mother Joyce Edge Pickens Adams; her sister Carolyn "Sissy" Ratcliff; and her stepfather Joe Ward Adams.

She is survived by: her husband Sammy May of Center; her children, Bret Burkhart of Austin and Joey May (Jennifer) of Tatum; her stepsons, Sammy Howard May, Jr. (Michelle) of Pearland and Archer Bryan May (Marcy) of Buda; her grandchildren, Albert Burkart, Reagan May, Jayla May, Elijah May, Zoe May, Josiah May, Justus May, Isaiah May, Eden May and Shiloh May; and her siblings, Travis Quinn (Kathy) of Clute, Jack Quinn (Lawanna) of Crockett, Hazel Gamble of Logansport, Judy Conner of Decatur, David Adams of Alto and Jesse Adams (Darla) of Flint. She is also survived by her children; her daughters-in-law, her grandchildren; her siblings; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson & Sons Funeral Home



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Nov 18

Visitation

Watson & Sons Funeral Home
1554 TX-7, Center, TX 75935

Tue

Nov 18

Funeral service

Watson & Sons Funeral Home
1554 TX-7, Center, TX 75935

Tue

Nov 18

Burial

Oaklawn Memorial Park
1554 TX-7, Center, TX 75935

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