Martha Jane Holifield

October 31, 1923 - September 15, 2021

Martha Jane (Glasgow) Holifield died on September 15, 2021 at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade, in Paragould, AR. Jane was born October 31, 1923 to Jesse and Esther (Dallas) Glasgow in Rector. A lifelong resident of Rector and always active in community affairs. Jane was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Rector. She took part in the Rector Women’s Club and was a charter member of the Rector Community Museum. She retired from the Clay County Central School District as the secretary and bookkeeper to the superintendent. She was an avid gardener, a bird watcher, and an excellent candy maker and seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Doyne Glasgow, Husband Doyle Holifield, and daughter Shirley Morton. Jane is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Stacey Holifield (Cabot, AR), Danny and Lura Holifield (Rector, AR). In addition, she leaves behind grandchildren Rick Morton, Elizabeth Corey, Amy Manchester, and Alice Smith. Jane was also blessed with a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. As Jane was always a leader in health and community, a private graveside service was held for immediate family only. Condolences to the family can be offered through the funeral home www.irbyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Rector First Baptist Church or the Rector Community Museum.