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Martha Jean Bagley Hall, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Orange, with her girls by her side.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Molander. A reception will follow at the Claybar Reception Center next door to Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Ross Bagley and Evalena Holt Bagley. Martha was known for her passion for golf, finding joy in every swing of the club. Beyond the golf course, she cherished moments spent with her family, always seeking their presence and love. Her seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren held a special place in her heart, affectionately calling her "Nana" and showering her with adoration.

A woman of unwavering faith, Martha was one of the earliest members of Cove Baptist Church. Her spirituality was a guiding light throughout her life, leading her to often walk from Riverside to the church where she found salvation at a young age. Her commitment to her beliefs was evident in the way she lived each day with kindness and compassion.

She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 69 years, Stanley C. “Tunky” Hall, Jr.; her parents, Ross and Evalena Bagley; her sisters, Millie Hardin and Beth Shepherd.; her brother, Joe Bagley; and her sons-in-law, Glenn Hamilton, Dr. Steve Mazzola, and Charlie Hillebrandt.

She is survived by her daughters, Gail Hall Hamilton of Orange, Linda Kay Hall-Mazzola of Orange, and Christi Hall Hillebrandt of Sulphur; her grandchildren, Alicia Permenter, Leslie Hogan & husband Justin, Steven Mazzola, Jr., Adam Mazzola, Lauren Hogan & husband Brandon, Carli Fuselier & husband Martin, and Cole Hillebrandt & wife Carly; her great-grandchildren, Reece, Gavin and Ryan Fuselier, Parker, Preston, and Penelope Hogan, Judson, Davis, and Henley Hogan; Noah, Nora, and Nash Hillebrandt.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Cole Hillebrandt, Steve Mazzola, Jr., Adam Mazzola, Dr. Justin Hogan, Martin Fuselier, and Brandon Hogan

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Total Texas Hospice and A Place Called Home for their excellent care, as well as Kathy Granger Lynd.