Martha Francis Hagler

Mrs. Martha Francis Hagler, age 66, of Wynne, Arkansas died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her home in Wynne. Mrs. Hagler was born April 8, 1951 in Little Rock. She was the daughter of Otis and Minnie Melvin Freeman. She was a graduate of Wheatley High school and was a longtime employee of Colony Shop in Brinkley where she met many life long friends. She also worked for many years at Forrest City public schools where she met her husband Chris Hagler. Mrs. Hagler is survived by her husband, Chris Hagler; a son, Tyler Hamilton and wife Ashley of Maumelle; a stepson, Christopher Hagler and wife Hilary of Whitehall; two sisters, Linda Freeman Benson of Searcy and Wanda Freeman Ridge and husband Gene of Helena: a brother, Ross Freeman and wife Beverly of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Audrey, Alex, Maddie, Gabe,Gideon and Zoey. Along with a host of beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Larry Freeman of Newalla, Oklahoma. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Village Creek State Park, Pavillion #1 beginning at noon. Please come help us celebrate Martha. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com.