Martha Ann Nash, 84
September 18, 1941 – November 24, 2025
Shannon-Martha Ann Hendricks Nash, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, died at her longtime residence in Shannon surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 18, 1941 in Tupelo as the only child born to the late Jesse B. Hendricks and Mary Frances Franks Hendricks, she grew up in Plantersville. Martha was a proud graduate of Tupelo High School, Class of 1959. Her early life was shaped by faith, family, and the close-knit community she cherished throughout her life.
On December 31, 1961, Martha married the love of her life, Charles L. Nash, a marriage of 55 years until his death on September 11, 2017. Together, they built a beautiful partnership, both in life and in business. She worked at Metro gas in Tupelo, MS and later on, they owned and operated Quality Discount Foods in Shannon, where their hard work and commitment to serving others earned them the respect and gratitude of their community.
Martha was a dedicated member of Shannon United Methodist Methodist Church where she was active in all phases of their ministries. Her faith guided her, and she was an active member of the United Women of Faith. She also poured her time and talents into civic organizations, serving as president of the Shannon Jr. Women’s Club and as treasurer of the Shannon Women’s Club, a role she faithfully held for 27 years. She also enjoyed being a member of the Lively Hearts of Nettleton First Community Church and her bunko group
Known for her warm heart and loving spirit, she was an elegant lady, always dressed to the “9’s” and possessed a heart of gold. Martha especially treasured time spent with her granddaughters. She delighted in teaching them how to cook and was particularly famous for her chocolate chess pies, a family favorite that will forever carry her memory. A Proverbs 31 lady, she will be long remembered for her steady hand in managing her family, her poise and grace in times of crisis and her loving favor to all God’s children.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with Rev. Jamie Bailey, her pastor and Rev. Chad Bowen, her former pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Shannon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4PM-6PM Today, (Tue. 11/25) and from 10 AM-service time Wednesday all at Holland-Tupelo, which is honored to be servi ng their longtime friends. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Live-streaming at 11 AM Wed.
Martha is survived by her sons, Chris (Gidget) Nash of Shannon and Craig (Kim) Nash of Brandon; and her cherished granddaughters, Mary Megan Nash, Anna Garrett Nash, both from Shannon and Addison Clair Nash of Brandon; her caregivers she loved, Gloria Bogan, Clemmie Williams, Glenda Brand, Idella Crawford and Lisa Dobbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nash; her parents, Jesse and Mary Frances Hendricks; and her beloved dog, Coco.
Pallbearers will be Punie Lyles, Ricky Adams, Mickey Adams, Jeff Butler, Alan McCormick, and Blake Curry.
Memorials may be made to the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 449 Jack Stephens Drive, Little Rock, AR. 72205 to assist with Multiple Myeloma Research. Martha’s legacy is one of service, love, and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and joyfully remembered for the kindness she shared so freely. (Holland- 662 840 5000)
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