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Martha Jo Hamilton McCulloch

Funeral service for Martha Jo Hamilton McCulloch, age 43, of Fayetteville will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Todd Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Wright’s Cemetery. Mrs. McCulloch passed away Saturday morning at her residence after a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Joseph and Martha Len Hamilton of Fayetteville. She was an active and devoted 4th grade teacher at Unity School and music director at Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church. She was very active with the Lincoln County High School baseball and softball programs with her children as well as other activities throughout their lives. Martha Jo was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter and sister but most importantly, she was God’s child.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband Phil McCulloch of Fayetteville, children Wheeler McCulloch, Mattie McCulloch, Hannah McCulloch all of Fayetteville, sister Melissa Bryant and husband Chris of Adams, TN, grandmother Lenora Weakley of Huntsville, AL, father and mother-in-law Jim and Glenda McCulloch of Decatur, AL, sisters-in-law Dana Barry and husband Walt of Douglasville, GA, Leslie Ivey and husband Richard of Birmingham, AL, 3 nieces and 3 nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 4 – 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Family Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church Music Fund.

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19 Comments To "Martha Jo Hamilton McCulloch"

#1 Comment By Jack E. Smith On June 21, 2014 @ 7:44 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was not acquainted with Martha Jo but quite familiar with her dad Joseph and her aunt Charlene who was a classmate when we graduated from Boonshill Highschool.

#2 Comment By Trent Rutkowski and family On June 21, 2014 @ 8:43 pm

The family will be in all our prayers. She will be missed.

#3 Comment By JILL DURHAM On June 21, 2014 @ 9:36 pm

Martha Jo was such as precious soul who touch everyone she ever met. I first met her when we worked together at home health many years ago. I remember how much the patients loved her for the love and kindness she always showed them. I was blessed to be able to remain friends with her throughout the years. I pray for God’s comfort for all of those who are hurting from the loss of this dear sweet soul. Heaven rejoiced this morning when it gained this beautiful angel!

#4 Comment By Kathy Talley On June 21, 2014 @ 11:29 pm

Heaven gained an angel this morning. It is with deep regret that I share my condolences and sympathy to each of you her family. She fought an admirable battle against this disease and her true faith in God was exhibited in every way. My thoughts and prayers with all of her family will be with you in the days ahead. Seek relief from your pain in his scriptures and the support of so many around you during this time.

#5 Comment By marcella scott On June 22, 2014 @ 1:54 am

We will miss you very much Ms. McCulloch. You were the best 4th grade teacher. Love Kyla Curtis.

#6 Comment By amy pitts On June 22, 2014 @ 2:21 am

you left a loving remarkable kindness to everyone you met..dance in heaven while the angels sing..love amy pitts and family

#7 Comment By marcella scott On June 22, 2014 @ 2:29 am

we will miss you and you are the best teacher ever and in school if I need help you would help me you were so nice sweet and kind and smart your kids are lucky to have a mom like you love Kyla Curtis AND Krista Curtis

#8 Comment By Lori Ann Hill Anderton On June 22, 2014 @ 3:26 am

To the family of Martha Jo , may the lord comfort you during this time of sorry..

#9 Comment By clc7h1991 On June 22, 2014 @ 4:07 am

I will always be grateful for the time I got to spend with her. And I am thankful for all the help she gave me while I was learning to play the piano. She will be greatly missed.

#10 Comment By SANDRA CHUNN On June 22, 2014 @ 2:06 pm

Please accept my condolences for your devastating loss. I know from all the comments that Martha Jo had a world of friends. I know from reading the posts that she was a wonderful lady. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless her family.

#11 Comment By Alice Jones On June 22, 2014 @ 6:15 pm

To the family of Martha Jo, my love and prayers go out to you for comfort in your time of sorrow.

#12 Comment By Kathy Smith On June 22, 2014 @ 6:56 pm

God be with you during your time of sorrow. Kathy and Tommy Smith Gina and Thomas Slatton

#13 Comment By Lori Williams & Family On June 22, 2014 @ 7:34 pm

Phil, Wheeler, Hannah & Mattie,
What a wonderful Christian, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and teacher Martha Jo was here on this earth. She was an inspiration to me and everyone that knew her. I am thankful for being blessed by knowing her and am confident that we will all be rejoined again some day. You all are very special in that you loved her and took very good care of her while she was sick. Praying for your comfort during this time. Much love.

#14 Comment By Linda Mullins On June 23, 2014 @ 1:58 am

So very sorry for your loss. May God and the memories you hold close in your heart comfort you in the days ahead. God Bless!!

#15 Comment By Monica Mashburn On June 23, 2014 @ 1:03 pm

Melissa and Family of Martha Jo-

We are thinking of you all during this sad time of loss. Martha Jo was such an inspiration and a strong fighter. May God comfort you all.

Monica

#16 Comment By Stephanie Sharp On June 23, 2014 @ 1:06 pm

I am so sad to hear of Martha Jo’s passing, she was always such a sweet person and loved by everyone. I wil be praying for your family.

#17 Comment By Wade & Sharon Williams On June 23, 2014 @ 1:30 pm

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you today & for weeks to come. God needed another angel to play music. She was a great teacher at Unity and will be missed by so many. She was so proud of her children and was always at the fund raisers, to support them, helping in whatever needed to be done. We are thinking and praying for you in this very difficult time in your life. God Bless you.

#18 Comment By Ola Archer On June 25, 2014 @ 12:08 pm

There are no words – to the entire family, may God wrap his wonderful hands around each of you and give you confort during the grieving process. My deepest sympathies in your loss. Ola Archer, Elora

#19 Comment By Bandie Smith Powell On June 25, 2014 @ 12:21 pm

My prayers are with you all. Such a beautiful person and well loved. May God help you all in your time of loss.