Martha Jane Burton of Wister, Oklahoma was born January 6, 1947 in Ft. Hood, Texas to Kenneth and Norma (Sutton) McCool and passed away on October 27, 2026 at her home in Wister, Oklahoma at the age of 79.

She is survived by:

Her husband:  Robert Burton of the home

Her daughters: Rebecca Ann Hettinger of Wister, Oklahoma; Suzzanna Brassfield and husband Robbie of Bokoshe, Oklahoma

Her favorite son:  Bobby Burton of Morrilton, Arkansas

Three granddaughters: Dayna Hughes and husband Kelly of Greenwood, Arkansas; Brianna Strickler and husband Matt of Talala, Oklahoma; Brittnie Hogan and husband Justin of Bokoshe, Oklahoma

Four great-grandsons and one on the way:  Beau Hettinger-Hughes of Wister, Oklahoma; Parker Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas; Jhett Harper of Bokoshe, Oklahoma; Stormy Hughes of Greenwood, Arkansas; and Baby Strickler of Talala, Oklahoma

One brother:  Kenneth McCool and wife Sandy of Bixby, Oklahoma

Her special friends:  Mary Campbell and Claudette Hamner

One nephew and two nieces

Several great-nieces, great-nephews, other loved ones, and a host of friends

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Norma McCool.

Martha, a cherished resident of the community for many years, dedicated her career as a seamstress at Hamlin’s in Poteau before fulfilling her passion as a Dietician for EOMC. She was an active member of Heart O’ the Hills Church and a regular attendee of Bethel Baptist Church, she found joy and fellowship in her faith.

Martha had a zest for life that was evident in her love for sewing, playing dominoes (often with a playful edge), and indulging in her favorite television shows, including The Young and the Restless and the Indiana Fever. Her greatest happiness came from the time spent with her family and friends.

As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend, Martha touched the lives of many. Her vibrant spirit and ability to embrace life will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to honor Martha’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Heart O’ the Hills Church in the Reichert/Summerfield Community with Reverend Bob Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, Oklahoma under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be: Robbie Brassfield, Beau Hettinger-Hughes, Kelly Hughes, Matt Strickler, Justin Hogan, and Ryan Emerson