With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Martha Hester Barnes (Huntsville, Texas), born in Corpus Christi, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Martha Hester left this world on April 16, 2024 at the age of 94, 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.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Fred Pipes and Lorene Wakefield Pipes; her husbands, Clyde Martin and Perry Barnes; her brothers, Wilson and Fred Pipes; her brothers-in-law, Keith Scott and Dick Fish; her nephew Joel Fish; and her great-niece Olivia Aucock.

She is survived by : her siblings, Gene Pipes (Cindy), Jeff Pipes (Judy), Louise Fish and Norma Scott; her children, Diana Gronholz, Byron Martin (Debbie), Fran Hilbert, Lisa Martin, Elizabeth Rice (David), Beverly Crider, Deb Aguillon (Edgar) and Ruth Martinez; and her stepsons, Mike Barnes, Terry Barnes (Lola) and Rick Barnes (Susan). She is also survived by nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Able Springs Cemetery. A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Huntsville Church of Christ (3737 SH 30, Huntsville, TX 77340).