Martha Ann Edwards Classon, 88, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Martha spent a good portion of her adult life as a Guidance Counselor at Goshen Elementary School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Union University in Jackson TN. She earned her master's degree from the University of Memphis and was a professor at UofL teaching others to become Guidance Counselors. She loved Aruba - sitting on the beach and going to the casinos. Martha loved her UofL Cardinals! Most of all she cherished her luncheons with her fellow counselors, really her best friends, and playing chicken foot.
Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Ronald Lee Classon; parents, James Rudolph and Gara Edwards; sister, Janie Waldrip; niece, Wendi Waldrip; and grandparents, George and Alma Corder.
Left to cherish Martha’s memory are her children, Kevin Farmer (Shelley), Felecia Hester (Joe), Greg Classon (Amber), Jon Classon (Stephanie); grandchildren, Briana, Jordan, and Michael Hester, Damon Harrison, London Parker, Ethan Dickens, Emma, Savanah, Grace, and Hudson Classon: great grandson, Christian Morris; niece, Suzy Simpson (Alex); and many great nieces and nephews, extended family, loving friends; and her furry grand-dogs, Sandy Farmer and D’Artagnian Farmer.
The Funeral Service will be Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm at Arch L Heady Funeral Home – Okolona, 8519 Preston Hwy 40219, with visitation beginning at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Martha’s honor should be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home - Okolona Home, "Where Personal And Sincere Service Is Tradition."