Martha Solis Iglesias was born to Hilario & Leocadia Solis in Kerens, Texas. She was the third oldest in the family. By 1953, her family including Martha consisted of 7 sisters & 7 brothers: Benjamin, Sara, Lydia, Daniel, George, Raquel, Tom, Ruth, Mary, John, Naomi, Ruben, and Sam.
Her beautiful wedding to Agustine Iglesias took place at the Mision Buena Voluntad in Waxahachie on December 7, 1952, a Sunday morning during the Worship Hour. She and Auggie were married almost 63 years before he passed away in 2015.
Martha is survived by David Charles Iglesias, her daughter-in-law, Scottie Iglesias (Michael’s wife), daughter Renee Solis, 2 grandchildren: Christopher and Caitlyn Bednar, and 2 great-grandchildren: Bria Christine & Riley Noah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Agustine Iglesias and her sons: Larry Richard and Michael Iglesias.
Martha will be remembered by all as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, “Nana,” Sister, Friend, and a committed servant of Jesus Christ. She was kind, hospitable, and a great homemaker. Her hobbies included reading and knitting. She worked very hard to obtain her GED as an adult.
Her legacy will include being named the founder of Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana in Carrollton. In 1969 Martha was asked by Dr. Wayne Allen, Pastor of First Baptist Church to teach a Bible Study Class for Spanish-speaking persons in the community of Carrollton-Farmers Branch. Martha was unsure she could accept the challenge because she thought the Spanish language she spoke was not proficient enough. After much prayer, however, and with the help of the Holy Spirit along with other FBC members, the result was a Spanish Sunday School Class that later became Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Carrollton. She was a dedicated teacher of the Bible and a very effective leader in her church’s ministry.
Her career included 32 years of service as a teacher to many 2-years old at First Baptist Day School including many of your nieces and nephews and grandchildren! Martha also worked in the Nursery at FBC for the various events the church had.
We will miss her very much. We are grateful for her love, friendship, the good times shared, and for her generous spirit and hospitality. She was available to us when we needed her wise counsel.
Farewell and thank you for being such a God-honoring daughter of the King of Kings and allowing your life to reflect the love of Christ in you! You were faithful to the end and someday those of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior will also be with you in Heaven in the presence of Almighty God. We will forever treasure your memory.
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