Obituary – Martha “Flo” Hargis – Benton

Martha “Flo”Hargis, 76, of Benton, passed away January 18, 2015 at Plano Specialty Hospital in Plano, TX.

She was born Nov. 2, 1938, the daughter of William Noble Overturf and Nannie Jane (Smith) Overturf.

She was married to Carl “Chick” Hargis and he preceded her in death on January 7, 1980

Mrs. Hargis was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, in Benton.

She is survived her her children, Kelly and Marion Lappin, Sesser, IL and Gina and Kelly Kaufman, Wylie, TX; grandchildren Carly Lappin, Rae and Ross Worthey, Keith Kaufman, Leah Kaufman and Vaughn Kaufman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Mark Hargis, one sister Burnes Warman, three brothers Evan, Leo and Walter Overturf.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL.  Visitation will from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.  Burial will be at Smith Cemetery in Buckner, IL.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.