Martha Marie Odneal Huntress, 88, passed away April 03, 2019, at her daughters home in Plano, Texas with family by her side. Born in Sherman, Texas December 06, 1930 she was a longtime resident of Mesquite, Texas. She was a registered nurse and she loved children. Her love of children caused her career with the city of Dallas Health Department where she cared for under privileged children. She retired from the City of Dallas after thirty plus years. She was preceded in death by her husband, August F Huntress in 2012; her parents; brothers; sister and a son William Henry. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine A Huntress and partner Julie Lewis; daughter Mary T Huntress; son Christopher F Huntress; granddaughters Heather Huntress (Allen) and Courtney Huntress (Joel), and six great grandchildren with multiple nieces, nephews and their families. Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday November 01, 2019, in the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Funeral Home in Dallas with a graveside service to follow.