Martha Reba H. Banta Wharton, 93 of Athens, passed away on Monday, December 13th, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Banta Wharton was born on October 15th, 1928, to Robert and Mable Jennings Hall.
Mrs. Banta Wharton is survived by her daughter Ramona Olson (Joseph) and son Raymond Banta (Terry); grandchildren Adam Olson (Amanda), Leah Shearer (Andrew), Aaron Banta (Emily), Eric Olson (Lydia), Matt Banta (Allison), and Anna Kerr (David); and 18 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents; and husbands Doyle Banta and W.L. Wharton.
A memorial service for Mrs. Banta Wharton will be Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at 10:30am at Hall Cemetery (Hall Cemetery Rd, off of East Limestone Road).
Mrs. Banta Wharton was a member of Marion Street Church of Christ. Throughout her life, she was a devoted Bible student and an excellent seamstress.
Flowers will be appreciated or donations to Athens Bible School or Hospice of Limestone County.
