Sharon Ann Martinez, age 69, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.  She was born August 13, 1948 in Wheeling , WV , the daughter of the late William and Viola Coppa Aragones. Sharon was a retired hotel clerk.  She enjoyed life to the fullest spending all her free time with grandkids and loved ones. Sharon was a member of the Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Edward Garcia and her husband, Michael Martinez.

Survivors are one son, Michael Martinez (Mary Anne) of Lyons, IL, two daughters, Connie Mendoza of Lyons, IL, Denise Martinez (Danny) of Arkadelphia, three brothers, Robert Garcia (Carrie) of Dallas, William and Victor Aragones both of Chicago, two sisters, Deborah Parker (Joseph) of Malvern and Pricilla Aragones of Cicero, IL, five grandchildren one great grandchild and one great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews and three very special loved ones, Keisha, Meagan and Bri.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Welch Funeral Home.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book and view the video tribute.