Martha McNeil

Martha Seiter McNeil passed away March 11, 2016. She was born on September 12, 1928 in Conway, AR to Charlie and Mary Enderlin Seiter.
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Paul Alfred, Leo, Larry, Mary Ann Seiter, Helen Eckelhoff and Ernestine Moix, sister-in-law, Villi, brother-in-law, Buck Ketcheside, son-in-law, George "Scooter" Finch and great-granddaughter, Suzy Katherine Green.
Martha is survived by her dear husband of 66 years, Charlie. They were a beautiful model of love and commitment. Also left to honor their loving "Mom" and "Nana" are her daughter, Janet Finch, grandchildren, Eric Finch (Brooke) and Angela Green (Daniel), and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Kendal, Amelia, Bennett and Margo. Martha's remaining siblings are Chas, Louis (Janie), Fr. Joe and Barbara Ketcheside and sisters-in-law, Mary Joe and Betty.
She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School. Martha worked for the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock for 20 years as secretary to Bishop Andrew McDonald. Martha and Charlie became close friends with their dear Bishop and shared many friendships, meals and trips together.
Martha was deeply involved in her church. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Altar Society and Sr. Falcons, faithful to Perpetual Adoration and Mother of Perpetual Help devotion, and a lifetime member of St. Edward's Christian Mother's Sodality and Catholic Business Women's Club. She and Charlie were active in AARP and dedicated volunteers at St. Vincent Hospital.
Martha was recognized as an amazing cook. She was well known for her baked goodies, especially "Martha's Perfect Divinity"! She won numerous awards at the State Fair; however, her greatest joy was cooking for family, friends and church functions.
Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice, especially her nurse, Tiffany, and her CNAs, Sabrina and Sheila.
Visitation is Thursday 5-6:30 with Rosary following at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral is on Friday 10:00 at Immaculate Conception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, St. Edward Church or Helping Hand.
Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .