Martha Graham

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Martha Elizabeth (Hoff) Graham, 72, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest January 1, 2021.

Martha Elizabeth Hoff was born November 30, 1948 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Charles J. and Lena O. (Harrison) Hoff. Martha graduated from Seneca High School, she then went to Missouri Southern and then received her Master’s Degree at Pittsburg State. 

Martha served on the Board of Directors for the Seneca Food Pantry, Farmers Feeding Neighbors and was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rosary Group. She taught for 20 years at the former Field Elementary School in Neosho and then taught at Benton Elementary until her retirement.

Martha helped her husband with Jim Graham’s Auction Service for years. She loved her dogs her family and visiting with people in her community. Martha was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved her church and if the doors where open she was there.

Martha E. Hoff married Jim Graham December 10, 1977 in Miami, OK and he survives.

Additional survivors include one daughter Michelle Graham, Seneca; two step-daughters, Barbara Thiesen, Reedley, CA and Carol Brown, Marionville, MO; one step-son Billy Graham, Rocklin, CA; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Martha was preceded in death by one grandson, Travis Thiesen; one brother, Charles William Hoff and one sister, Mary Kathleen Webb.

Friends can view at the funeral home starting at 10:00am, Monday, January 4, 2021.

Rosary services will be held at 5:30pm, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home with visitation following.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev Patrick Teeter officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Shannon Meador, Russ Ginger, Mark Bennett, Gary Larson, Sid Poor, Chance Wallace and David Frye serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rusty Beattie and Gary Drake.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Seneca Food Pantry in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865
Arrangements under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.