Martha Jean Elizabeth Vinson, age 83, passed away on July 7, 2025 in Forrest City. She was born on September 16, 1941, in Georgetown, Arkansas to Elmer and Mary Acree. Through the years Martha would become a beacon of love and faith who touched the lives of all those who knew her.

Her family made their home in Kensett, Arkansas where she received education through the local schools. She married Chuck Vinson on July 7, 1958 and blessed to find fulfillment in her role as a wife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother. In time she became simply known as "Nanny" and cared for the happiness and well-being of her family above all else. She was a woman of many talents, especially skilled at crocheting and loved solving word search puzzles.

Martha accepted Christ as her personal savior in 1995 and has been a faithful member of The Church of God in Austin, Arkansas, for more than three decades. She cherished her role as a Children's Sunday School Teacher, and sharing her faith with the younger generation.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Elmer Burton and Mary Lee Bell Acree, her beloved spouse, Chuck Vinson and son, Keith Vinson, and her brother Terry Ramsey.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Angela Pierce, brothers Robert Acree of Newton, KS., and Dan Ramsey (Anita) of Madison, KS., brother in laws Earl Sweeney and Frankie Vinson (Donna) all of Judsonia, AR., sisters Wendy Knaak of Overland Park, KS., and sister in law Diane Cameron of Bryant, AR. Her memory will continue to live on through her cherished grandchildren, Jefferey Vinson (Desiree) of Star City, AR., Tyler Pierce and Kaitlyn Pierce both of Wheatley, AR., and great-grandchildren, Hailey and Jamie Vinson both of Farmington, NM., and Blaze Beard of Star City, AR.

Her life was defined by her faith, and deep love for her family. Her smile, warmth, and kindness will be deeply missed.