Martha Elizabeth Haney

Martha Elizabeth Haney, 89, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was known as “Nanny Gore” to many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Born on July 14, 1935, to Verna Liza Ryder and Edgar Levi Griffith, Martha was one of thirteen siblings and was preceded in death by seven brothers—Levi, Leonard, Dickie, Solon, Johnny, Venice, and Russell—and four sisters—Betty, Ola Mae, Ruby, and Margie. She also mourned the loss of her beloved granddaughter, Tristian Haney of Van Buren, Arkansas, her daughter, Elizabeth Duren of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and her son, J.R. Haney of Gore, Oklahoma.

A woman of strength, humor, and boundless compassion, Martha dedicated her life to caring for others. She worked at the Vian Nursing Home for ten years, touching countless lives with her kindness and humor. Her love for quilting was legendary—each piece she created was not only a work of art but a gift of warmth and love shared with her community.

Martha lived her Christian faith through her generosity, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and God. She was fiercely independent and lovingly raised not only her own children, but others who found a home in her heart.

She is survived by nine children: Clifford and Christy Haney of Gore, OK; Virgil Haney of Gore, OK; Darrell Haney of Louisiana; the late Elizabeth Duren of Muskogee; Terry and Mary Haney of Vian, OK; Bill and Dana Haney of Gore, OK; Sandra and Donnie Sharp of Van Buren, AR; and Bart and Kellie Haney of Vian, OK. She was a cherished grandmother to 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind countless nieces, nephews, and extended family who loved her dearly.

Martha will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her unmatched ability to make people laugh, her handmade quilts, and the unwavering love she gave to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Her legacy lives on in every life she touched.

Viewing will be 10 AM - 8 PM Monday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK where the family will greet 5 - 7 PM.

Funeral Service for Martha E. Haney, 89 of will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Gore Cemetery in Gore, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Pallbearers will be Martha’s sons and honorary pallbearers will be her grand and great grandsons.