Martha Lou Thompson McNutt, 74, of Walnut Ridge passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born December 22, 1946 in Jonesboro to the late Burley and Elsie Baker Thompson. She taught 3rd grade at Pocahontas Public Schools for 38 years before retiring in 2007. She loved her students. Martha was also a lifelong member of Elnora Freewill Baptist Church and she cherished her church family.

Martha is survived by her husband and best friend, Bill McNutt, whom she married October 25, 1980. She leaves behind the light of her life, her beloved son, Drew. Martha is also survived by her brother-in-law, Gary (Barbara) McNutt; and sisters-in-law, Joan Borah and Jean (David) Baltz. Martha will especially be missed by two loving friends, Phyllis Sloan and Judy Jenkins. Martha has many, many cousins and friends throughout the community who had special places in her loving heart.

Cremation has been chosen as the method of final disposition. A memorial graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10 AM at Mount Zion Cemetery at College City with Gene Cullum officiating under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer\u0027s Association AR Chapter 10201 W. Markham St. Suite 100 Little Rock AR 72205.