Martha Jeane Oswalt of Lubbock passed away at home on October 15, 2017. Born August 4, 1931 in Gonzales, Texas, to James I. and Eunice Cook O’Neill, Martha was raised in Smyer with a brother Charles O’Neill and a sister Freda O’Neill Taylor (Hays).
After graduating high school she became a cosmetologist.
Martha married James Lee Oswalt of Abernathy on December 7, 1951 and became a homemaker. Martha is the mother to daughter Susan Jean Jensen of California, and sons James Lee Oswalt Jr. (Nannette), and Robert Neil Oswalt (Tressa) of Lubbock. She has three grandchildren Cayce Oswalt and Lauren Oswalt of Ft Worth, Texas and Quentin Oswalt of West Columbia, South Carolina.
Martha will be remembered for her faithfulness to God and to her family and friends, for her quick wit and laughter, for her nurturing spirit. She was naturally giving and a great listener. Martha will be sorely missed by her family, close relatives, neighbors and countless friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Iglesia Bautista Templo, 4810 Avenue P, Lubbock, TX 79412.
Gifts may be made in her memory to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, St Jude Children’s hospital, or the church or charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered on our website at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
