Martha A. Broker (Grantham)

Martha Broker, 70 of Independence, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Martha was born to Chester and Louise (Ficklin) Grantham in Kansas City, MO. August 7, 1951. She graduated from Ft Osage High School in 1969. She met the love of her life, Theodore Broker, while attending Central Missouri State College and the two married on March 2, 1970. They were married for 9 years and had 3 children before his passing in 1979. Martha was involved in many organizations throughout her lifetime including, Job’s Daughters, being selected as Ombudsman for Tidewater Assembly Navy Wives, Order of the Eastern Star, achieving title of Worthy Matron in 1981 and receiving her 50-year pin in 2020. She was also a part of Missouri Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, past president of Parents without Partners, and a Red Hatter. Martha was a member of Blue Springs United Methodist Church and later, Christ United Methodist Church Independence, MO, where she enjoyed fellowship with her Sunday School class, volunteering for food drops, the annual garage sale and other social activities. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, thrifting, playing cards and games and loving on her cat Dahlia. The last months of Martha’s life she suffered from dementia, but still managed to have an impact on many lives as was evidence by the numerous staff at Ignite Medical Resorts who stopped to share stories, offer condolences, and say their goodbyes. Martha is survived by her children Theodore (Lori) Broker II; Kristie (Chad) Elbert; John (Casie) Broker; grandchildren Jordan (Aaron) Acker, Theodore Broker III; Taylor, Brayden, and Brock Elbert; Ethan and Eli Broker; great granddaughter Annalee Acker and her beloved companion (cat) Dahlia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Broker, parents Chester and Louise Grantham, and brother Robert DeWayne Grantham. The family will receive friends Friday evening, February 18, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral service and burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Laurie, MO at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to Buckner Chapter #280 Order of Eastern Star, 611 S Sibley St, Buckner, MO 64016 or Traditions Hospice 220 NW R.D. Mize Road Suite 101, Blue Springs, Missouri 64014. Donations may also be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)