Martha Jane Wilson

She was born Martha Jane Henderson on May 23rd, 1934, to Emmett Elmer Henderson and Jessie May Henderson of Topeka, Kansas.

She was proceeded in death by both her parents and her sister, Linda Lou (Henderson, Corner) Davis.

She is survived by her three children, Denise DuBois Lakers and husband, Rich Lakers; James (Jim) Paul DuBois Jr; and Parry Dean DuBois and wife Melinda Jester DuBois; 6 grandchildren - Candace (DuBois) Jones; Kristina (DuBois) Franklin; Tricia (DuBois) Garcia; Jennifer (DuBois) Huff; Kelaney Lakers; and Grayson Joseph Lakers), 4 great-grandchildren- Aubree and Hayden Jones; Emelyn (Emie) and Amelia (Millie) Franklin, as well as several nieces, nephews. great-nieces and great-nephews.

Martha graduated from Central High School in Topeka Kansas, and married James Paul DuBois. Paul was a preacher for several Church of Christ churches over the years of their marriage, which placed both he and Martha (Marty) in their respective roles of sharing the love of the Lord and the gospel to many. They housed foster children; family friends without jobs; and often fed and/or clothed those much less fortunate than they. Subsequently Martha worked for the IRS and in the grocery business. She worked hard to support three children (often with two jobs). After her retirement, she spent many years being 'MeMaw' to her grandchildren and providing many hours of being the 'listening ear' to her kids, grandkids, and anyone needing one, while always reminding them of the Lord's word and guidance.

You always knew where you stood with Martha , but you also always knew her love ran deep. Far deeper than most, which means she had an immense ability to show compassion. To hurt when you hurt, and share your elation and joy when you were happy and joyful. She was emotional and dramatic, often teased by her children and grandchildren, but done so in the most endearing of ways. Why? Because she helped us all be human. To be honest. To be angry. To be passionate. To pursue our dreams. To love like the Lord loves his own, unconditionally, and no matter the circumstance and trials of life. She knew all about trials as was evidenced by the bookmark that her family found in her Bible - placed in the book of Job.

God gave this world a wonderful gift on May, 23rd 1934 and Sunday, September 4th 2016 He decided He needed her back in His loving arms. But he left us part of her in our hearts and we will cherish her legacy until we all, too, are with Him in Paradise.

"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord"-Job 1;21

A small gathering to honor Martha was held at the home of a family member on September 5th.

Interment will be at Memorial Gardens in Topeka, Kansas at a future date.