Martha Faye Bigham

Martha Faye Bigham, 81, of Waco, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1944 to Seabe Washington and Hulda Mae (Grimes) Johnson. Martha was a cherished and beloved presence whose faithful spirit was reflected in the steady kindness and thoughtful care she extended to those around her.

Martha devoted 33 years of service to Southwestern Bell, a testament to her reliability and the quiet strength with which she met life’s daily responsibilities. After retiring, she continued working for several years as an office manager at Waco Spring and Brake, bringing the same considerate attention and kind-hearted steadiness to her work and to the people she served alongside.

Martha married John Bigham on May 6, 1961, and they shared 58 years of marriage. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Bigham; son, John Robert Bigham, Jr.; brother, CB Johnson; and sister, Betty Carter.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Cathy Mefford and husband Phillip; son, Christopher Williams and wife Maryanne; son-in-law, John Kitch, Sr.; granddaughters, Tillie Frederick and husband Logan, and Tiffany Kitch and her partner Jose Acostavalle, Amanda Mefford and husband Ian; grandsons, John Kitch II and wife Sarah Beth, and Kenny Mefford; brother-in-law, Joe Carter; and great-grandchildren, Cecilia Joy Kitch, Keegan Frederick, Blaise Kitch, Eisley Frederick and Evangeline Kitch. She is also survived by her best friend since first grade, Marie Nicosia; special friends, Monica Hix and Janet Harrison; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Family would like to thank the staff at Providence Village (St. Catherine's) for their love and care of Martha.

Visitation will be held at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W Waco Dr, Waco, Texas 76710, on June 19, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Service will be held at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W Waco Dr, Waco, Texas 76710, on June 20, 2026, from 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 South 5th Street, Waco, Texas 76706, on June 20, 2026.

Pallbearers will be Chris Williams, Calvin Johnson, Bo Bigham, Jay Gibbs, Jose Acostavalle, and Logan Frederick.