Martha Rundell (Plainview)

Martha Rundell, 74, of Plainview passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 in Plainview. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at College Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Foote, pastor of Colonial Baptist Church officiating and Mr. Clay Lewis assisting. Burial will follow in Plainview Memorial Park under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, September 22, 2014 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Martha was born on February 22, 1940 in Sherman, Texas to J.C. and Minnie Bernard. She married Weldon “Pete” Rundell on September 2, 1977 in Plainview. He preceded her death on January 8, 2003. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association at PCC, and an avid bowler for more than 40 years. She enjoyed traveling with her bowling friends to State and National bowling tournaments. She was very talented- loved to paint, an exceptional seamstress, and a wonderful cook. Loved working in her yard. She was always up for a game of Scrabble in which she had a competitive spirit. BINGO was one her favorite past time activities. She was in the Living Water Emmaus community which strengthened her faith in her Lord and Savior. In the late 70s owned The NearlyNew Shop, in the 80s she owned Meg's Monograms and retired in the 90s. She loved being a friend to others, and was always known for putting their needs before hers. She was a doting Nanny to Leigh Ann, Bradley, and Keila. Her greatest treasures were her Great Grandchildren Devon, Kiersten, Brogan, Brynnlee, Hunter, and Halle. Her passing has left a hole in many people's hearts. Her humor, words of encouragement, love and friendship will be greatly missed. Martha was also preceded in death by her parents and a son, Paul Barnes. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Williams and husband Billy of Plainview; Jerry Barnes and wife Denise of Lamesa; one sister, Betty Thompson of Rochester; three grandchildren, Leigh Ann Plumlee and husband Kyle of Lubbock; Bradley Williams and wife Kasey of Roscoe, Keila Haning and husband Jarrod of Edmond, OK; great grandchildren, Devon Ford, Kiersten Williams, Brogan Plumlee, Brynnlee Plumlee, Hunter Buchanan, and Halle Buchanan. The family suggests memorials to the Ronald McDonald House of Lubbock or the Humane Society of Plainview.