Martha Whatley

Full name: Martha Pauline WhatleybrbrResidence at time of death: Friona, TexasbrbrDate of Death: January 29, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Prairie Acres Nursing Home in Friona, TexasbrbrDate of birth: October 1, 1917 Age: 87brbrPlace of birth: Lloyd County, Texas to John and Mae RuckerbrbrPreceded in death by: Her parents; 1 Son Paul Whatley in 1978; 3 Brothers Allman, Gibbs, and Raymond Rucker; 1 Sister- Iola NelsonbrbrSurvived by: Her husband Ray of the home; 1 Son Edwin Whatley of Rogers, Arkansas; 3 Grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildrenbrbrService information: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Clovis, New Mexico. The Rev. Wayne Salguero will officiate.brbrBurial will be at: Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in ClovisbrbrMemorial Contributions: may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church New Building FundbrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br5757635541brbrAdditional information: Mrs. Whatley married Ray Whatley on June 5, 1938 in Lockney,brTexas. She moved to New Mexico in 1938 and lived here for 2 years and then moved tobrSanta Monica, California for 4 years. She moved back to Clovis when Mr. Whatley went to work for Gateway Automotive. Polly went to work for Farmers Electric in 1959 and retired in 1980. Mrs. Whatley was an artist. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Clovis. She was also a promoter of Womens Society of Christian Services at the Church.