Martha Jean (Padgett) Rodgers , 90 of Macon MO, passed away November 2, 2026 in
Columbia MO.
Martha was born April 7,1936 in Keytesville, MO, the daughter of Harry and Ruth
Padgett. She married Donald Ray Rodgers on November 4, 1954.
Martha was a graduate of Keytesville High School, Class of 1954. Martha was
employed at the ASCS Office in Macon MO and retired in 1993.
Martha was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Macon MO where she served as a
kindergarten Sunday School teacher for 25 years. Martha enjoyed singing and often
performed solos of her favorite songs during Church Worship. She learned to play the
piano and organ by ear and taught herself how to read sheet music. She enjoyed crafts,
often spending the week before Sunday School preparing and gathering supplies to
give the little ones activities. She was active in genealogy researching the family tree.
Martha is survived by sons Larry (Lewis Gowin) Rodgers of Kansas City MO, Kevin
(Rhonda) Rodgers of Columbia MO, brother Steve (Nancy) Padgett of Bradenton
Florida, three grandchildren Nate (Katie) Rodgers, Drew Rodgers, Ellie Rodgers; two
step grandchildren Craig (Grayson)Forrest, Rachel(Collin) Bernskoetter; two great
grandchildren Sterling and Alice Rodgers, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, one sister, Dorothy Neville, and
one brother Harry Padgett Jr.
Graveside services will be held at the Keytesville City Cemetery in Keytesville MO on
Sunday November 8, 2026,
Source: KMZU, The Farm
