Martha Sue Kula

Born in Cleburne, Texas, August 13, 1942. Raised in Fort Worth, Texas, the second of three daughters born to Verna and Frank Walraven.

Martha moved to Houston with her first husband and children in 1966. After their divorce, she met George Kula at a ‘Singles Only’ bible study group at Willow Meadows Baptist Church in Houston, early in 1972. George and Martha married October 20, 1972, then the ‘Happy Life’ began, and this past October celebrated 51 years of marriage. They attended church at Sugar Creek for 20+ years and are currently members at Sagemont Church in Houston.

Martha was an avid cook. Cooking was her passion at home, with family, at work, at Bella Vita functions, at church and wherever food was needed. She prepared Thanksgiving meals for the dealers at the Alvin Antique Mall for several years.

Martha was a Master Basket Weaver and sold her baskets through the various antique shops they were in. She was a gifted seamstress, quilter, crochet artist and crafter. Martha loved to entertain and hosted many parties. She enjoyed the activities at Bella Vita including the Tea Parties, New Years Parties, Cancer Walks and being involved in the Bells, Bunco group and sewing club.

Professionally, Martha was a banker for 25 years before retiring from Wells Fargo Bank as a Vice President of Private Banking. George and Martha were also antique dealers at the Alvin Antique Mall.

Martha’s passion was her family and extended family, she took a lot of joy in trying out new recipes at the holidays and celebrations and was famous in our family for her ‘Martha’s Tried and Tested Cookbook’ which we all treasure. She is predeceased by her parents Verna and Frank Walraven. She is survived by her husband George Kula; children Tammy Mikeska (Guy), Renee Tesarek (Bill), Terri Kula, David Bomar (Laura); grandchildren Brian Mikeska (Elizabeth), Michelle Tesarek, Allison Dingle (Jacob), Zachary Tesarek, Rachel Cherniack; great-grandchildren Kyle Breen, Evelyn Mikeska, Grayson, Adeline and Ryleigh Dingle; sisters Joyce Lowery (Milton), and Frankie Sisk, and their children and families.

The family is grateful for the loving care Martha received the past two weeks at the Lakehouse on Dixie and for Magnolia Hospice Care.

A visitation for Martha will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Forest Park South Funeral Home, 12650 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with Dr Denny Autrey officiating. The memorial service will be followed by a Reception at 12:00 pm at Club Bella Vita, 1548 N. Riviera Circle (just off Scarsdale), Pearland, Texas 77581.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Martha’s name may be directed to MD Anderson Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Martha’s legacy will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.