Martha Ann Ware

Martha Ann Ware, 98, formerly of Fulton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. Martha was born January 22, 1919 in Audrain County, Missouri to Paul and Ida Williams Hammett, who preceded her in death. She was married on August 29, 1940 in Mexico, Missouri to James H. Ware and he preceded her in death in 2009. Martha was a homemaker her entire life and her greatest love was raising her children and spending time with her family. She is survived by children: Barbara (Kenneth) Diehl of McAllen, Texas, Sue (Kenneth) Martin of San Antonio, Texas and Jack Ware of McAllen, Texas; sister, Carol Hopkins of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Amy (Nathan) Bailey of Dallas, Texas, Mike (Anna) Martin of College Station, Texas, Julie Diehl of McAllen, Texas, Jeanie (Jeff) Stokes of Boerne, Texas, Sarah (Shannon) Sparks of Fulton, Missouri and Chuck (Krystal) Ware of Dripping Springs, Texas; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild who was born on January 25, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com