Martha Duck

martha  duck

August 6, 1935 ~ March 20, 2025

Born in: Hughes Springs, Texas
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Dell Duck, age 89, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation with family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the funeral home.

Martha Dell Duck, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully at her home in Hughes Springs, Texas, on March 20, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1935, in Hughes Springs to Duard Eldon Rhodes and Irma Faye Dean Rhodes.

Mrs. Duck had a deep love for her family, her home, and her faith. She spent countless hours tending to her flower garden, where her green thumb brought beauty to all who knew her. She found joy in birdwatching from her carport and kept her mind sharp with crossword puzzles. A devoted Christian, she read her Bible from cover to cover many times and taught Sunday School at Friendship Baptist Church for over 50 years, leaving a lasting impact on generations—including her own children and grandchildren.

She was a gifted seamstress and quilter, creating handmade blankets and clothing for her family with love and care. Her hands were always busy crafting, nurturing, or offering comfort to those around her.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Duard Eldon Rhodes and Irma Faye Dean Finchum; her loving husband, Leo Duck; and her brothers, Billy Rhodes, Bob Rhodes, Duard Rhodes, and Gary Rhodes.

She is survived by her children: Robert Duck and wife Debra, Sharon Smith, David Duck, and Daniel Duck; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters, Beverly Weiber, Carolyn Billings, Linda Kay Brown, and Debbie Dunn; her brother, Johnny Lee Rhodes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Martha’s kindness, unwavering faith, and love for her family will remain an enduring legacy in the hearts of all who knew her.

Services

Visitation: March 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Funeral Ceremony: March 24, 2025 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Interment:

Friendship Cemetery
5419 FM 161
Hughes Springs, TX


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  1. Candle 8Prayers go out to Martha’s family, memories of her family from my childhood thru adulthood. Leo & Tommy working for the county, so many memories. She was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. God Bless & keep you.

  2. Candle 2Many prayers for this special family. I’ve known you all my whole life and we have had amazing memories of growing up together in our church family. Ms. Martha was a special lady, I always admired her quiet beauty.

  3. Candle 2Miss Martha will be missed . A true friend and the best neighbor.I will never forget her kindness.She was a beautiful woman and such a lady.She was there for us.

  4. Wesley and Chastity May
    She was an amazing woman of God alway sweet and nice to me and what a prayer warrior
    She will truly be missed


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