Martha Louise (Smith) Biard of Idabel, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 after a wonderful life. She touched many lives with her positive outlook on life. Martha was born October 3, 1923 to Eugene and Susie Smith in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Martha graduated from Jonesboro Arkansas High School and earned degrees from Oklahoma State University and Southeastern State University. She enjoyed a 40-year career as an elementary teacher in various towns in Oklahoma.
Martha married M.J. “Guy” Biard June 1, 1947 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They celebrated 49 years of marriage before his passing.
Martha loved being social. Some of her favorite activities were traveling with Guy and friends, volunteering at Central Elementary School after retiring and volunteering in various church activities. When she moved to Touchmark in Edmond, Oklahoma you could find her playing bingo, watching thunder basketball games, reading the daily news, and visiting the beauty salon. Martha specifically enjoyed watching the Oklahoma State Cowboys play football, basketball, and baseball. Go Pokes!
Martha traveled to Europe and many other places throughout the world. She lived in Ethiopia for four years.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her two children, Diane Biard Doeksen and husband Gerald of Edmond, OK, and Joe and wife Sue Biard of Pearland, Texas; grandchildren: Ashli Holmes Poly and husband Frederic, Marial Biard Leffler and husband Daniel, and Jared Biard; and great-grandchildren, Nate and Theodore Poly.
Her generous loving spirit will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the First Methodist Church of Idabel 302 SE Jefferson St, Idabel, Oklahoma 74745.
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