Marti Barrow

Born on January 15, 1941 in Mississippi City, Mississippi to Elias and Annie (Pearl) Spradley, Marti lived a life defined by unconditional love, grace, and devotion to her family and friends. She attended Gulfport High School with her best friend Debbie (still friends after 70 years) and later worked as an executive administrator for various large organizations in Nashville, Tennessee and Las Vegas, Nevada, to include: Volunteer State College, REECO (in support of the Department of Energy), and World Marketing Alliance.

In the early 1960’s she lived with Doris Hawthorne, who also remained a best friend since then. On October 17, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee, she married the love of her life, Len Matthew Barrow, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, faith, and southern hospitality. She was a devoted and stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her faith in God, and testimony of forever families, was a hallmark of her character. She lived a Christ-like life, with integrity and determination to love and serve others. She was a kind, generous, and thoughtful friend. As a mother, she was a constant source of wisdom, selfless giving and support to her children: Lenette, Amy, Matt, and John.

Beyond her role as a mother, Marti loved music, dancing, traveling, and being with her family. She was very resourceful, sewing clothes, crafting, baking and cooking amazing meals for her family, friends and anyone in need. She was a very talented cook and loved to entertain large groups. She made her house a warm and inviting home, and welcomed many guests over the years. She was known for her soft voice, strong heart, and generous spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Annie (Pearl) Spradley, and siblings: Marion (Mae) Hardtner, Katherine Tompkins, Dorothy (Dot) Roark, Peggy Wilkinson, Stanley Spradley, and Ben Spradley. She is survived by her husband Len Barrow; children: Lenette Werber (Steve), Amy St. Clair (Kent), Matt Barrow and John Barrow (Germaine); grandchildren: Shawn Werber, Savannah Childs, Shannen Ingram, Spencer Werber, Matthew St. Clair, Andrew St. Clair, Jill St. Clair, Elias Barrow, and Jacob Barrow; and great-grandchildren: Amber Childs, Jaylee Childs, Christopher Ingram, Paige Ingram and Henry Ingram.

A visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9270 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, on October 2, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

A funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9270 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, on October 2, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

A committal will be held at Palm Mortuary - Eastern, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, on October 2, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.