Martha Hente

Martha Madline Hente, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Heartland Care and Rehab.

She was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Charles Henry and Mary Ella Emerick Bess. She and Robert Louis "Bob" Hente were married May 24, 1952, in Chaffee. They shared 64 years of marriage before his passing April 21, 2017.

Martha retired as a sales clerk from J.C. Penney. She also worked at Child's IGA, A&P, Hirsch's Thriftway and the shoe factory in Chaffee.

Martha was involved in pastoral care at Southeast Hospital and was a member of the Southeast Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

She was a faithful member of Cape First Church.

Survivors include a son, Robert (Patricia) Hente Jr. of Cape Girardeau; grandchildren, Brooks Hente, Dustin (Brandy) Hente and Amanda Hente; four great-grandchildren, Aria Hente, Claire Hente, Avia Hente and Westlyn Hente; sister, Mary Holland of St. Louis; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating. Burial will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mid-America Adult and Teen Challenge.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.