Martha Ann Ruckman

Martha Ann Ruckman, age 80, of Blossom, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Martha was born August 23, 1945, in Ladonia, Texas, to John Richard and Mable Norris Webster. She was a devoted member of First Assembly of God in Clarksville, where she faithfully served as church secretary. Martha worked as office manager for Welch Art Company for 17 years and later as an internet service representative with Lamar Electric Cooperative.

She married the love of her life, William Ruckman, on December 9, 1960, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose dedication to her family and church was evident to all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and twelve brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband, William Ruckman, Sr. of Blossom; five children, William Ruckman, Jr. of Blossom, Milissa Hughes and husband Hud of Paris, Tina Ruckman of Blossom, Bruce Ruckman and wife Megan of Paris, and Starlette Denslow of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda White of Gunbarrel City and Shirley Lance of Clarksville; two brothers, Benny Webster and wife Carol of Waco and Richard Webster of Littlerock, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Clarksville Funeral Home.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in the Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home with Rev. Keithan Brown and Rev. Tracy Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.

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