Martha Jean Jones Edmiston, age 86 of Choudrant, LA, was born on July 17, 1939, and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, with family by her side. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. She loved her church family and her Sunday School Class. Martha was a homemaker and loved working in her yard and decorating her house. She always enjoyed her family being home for the holidays. Those times were very special to her. She loved to laugh and have a good time.
Martha married Joe Edmiston on June 8, 1957, at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Clay, LA. They were blessed with three sons: Ricky, Ronnie, and Timmy.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Edmiston; grandson, Christopher Edmiston; parents, Griffin and Ora Jones; sisters, Gloria Cooper, Willie White, Billie Mayo; brothers, Jessie Jones, James Jones, Griffin Jones, Jr., Marcellus Jones, and T.W. Jones.
She is survived by her three children, Ricky Edmiston and wife Lori of Choudrant, Ronnie Edmiston and wife Brandi of Stonewall, and Timmy Edmiston and wife Missy of Sterlington; grandchildren, Cole Edmiston (Shannon), Tyler Edmiston (Lynn), Ben Edmiston (Jennifer), Melissa Reeves (Jason), Carey Key (Kevin), Meghan Russell (Chase), numerous nieces and nephews, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; brother, Ed Jones.
There will be a private graveside service held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Clay, LA.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to ACG Hospice, Amanda Fowler, RN and Keneisha Tate, CNA. Also, a special thanks to Shan White, Katina Davis and Shaikeyah Harris for your love and care for mom.
Planned memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund, 218 Castlewood Estates, Quitman, LA 71268.
