Martha J. McKay

Martha Jane McKay, 79, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at McPherson Health & Rehab. She was retired from McPherson Hospital where she worked in housekeeping.

Martha was born on December 11, 1938, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Glenn Marvin and Myra Alivida (Sewell) Platner.

She was a member of McPherson Church of Christ.

Survivors include: five children, Deena Kay Williams (Glen) of McPherson, KS, Peggy Hoag (Roy) of Topeka, KS, Tammy Johnson (Mike) of Rogers, AR, Judy Smith (Darin) of McPherson, KS, and Jeff Bruce of Kansas City, KS; nephews, James Winslow of McPherson, KS, Rick Winslow (Deanna) of Marquette, KS, and Bruce Winslow (Janell) of Moundridge, KS; niece, LaDonnia Trevino (Lee) of Lyons, KS; 17 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Marvin Platner and Steven Platner; nephew, Lantz Platner; grandson, Dustin Smith; and a daughter-in-law, Jana Bruce..

Martha was known for her beautiful smile and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at McPherson Church of Christ with Minister Gary Witcher officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. A private burial will be held at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Martha McKay Memorial Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Martha J. McKay please visit our Sympathy Store.