Martha Sue Harrison, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare in Rochelle, Illinois. Martha was born on December 3, 1938, the daughter of Willie and Mary (Bounds) Cagle in Wynne, AR. On December 4, 1970, she married Dennis R. Harrison in West Memphis, AR. Martha was a woman of great faith, she loved gospel music. If you were with her, that's what she was listening to and would sing along. She could tug at your heartstrings and was easy to love. Those who met and knew her loved her deeply. She was proud coming from a large family and would always lend a helping hand to her siblings. Her daughter, Vickie, was her pride and joy.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis on Aug. 9, 2010; daughter, Vickie Mickley Feb. 1, 2017; her first husband, David Wells; nine brothers: William Lee Earl, Willie "Sonny" Jr., Johnny, Roger, Bobby, Paul, Bruce, Cecil and Ronald and six sisters: Mildred Ann Cagle, Georgia McCoy Walker, Marie Stevens, Betty Stogsville, Jewel Russell and Mary Williams.
Martha is survived by her two grandchildren: Matthew (Amber) Mickley of Rochelle and Kelly (Chad) Williams of Rochelle; son-in-law, Don Mickley of Mendota; five great grandchildren: Landon, Emori, Cora, and Dawson Mickley and Violet Williams; one brother: Larry (Lynette) Cagle of Marion, IL and many nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 17 at Unger-Horner Funeral Home with Pastor Judy Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Memorials may be made in Martha's memory to her family.