Martha Ann Haag Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Generous in love and selfless in life, Martha was cherished by all who knew her. A lover of the humanities, she was an avid reader and cherished the time with her book club. She adored opera, symphony, classical music, attended ballets and visited museums. Martha traveled the world; she loved the Grand Canyon most of all. She was forever learning, but never boastful. Her eyes were as blue as the sky above the caprock and her smile as open as West Texas. A proud 5th generation Texan, Martha came from a pioneer family. She was born on January 27, 1934 to Elmer and Alva Williams in Snyder, Texas. The family later moved to Abilene where she grew up. There she learned not to take anything for granted: the food on her plate, the opportunity to learn, the company of loved ones. Martha and Richard (Dick) Haag were set up on a blind date by mutual friends. After several months of dating, Dick popped the question after an evening at the opera and the rest is history. Dick, as a geologist, was transferred to Denver where they lived for several years. There were two more moves after Denver: first to Amarillo, Texas and finally to Edmond, Oklahoma in 1972. The family has been members of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for over 50 years where Martha served as Directress of the Altar Guild for 15 years. Martha had a generous heart and helped others whenever she could. A quintessential cook and hostess, she was always the last to sit down, ensuring her guests’ comfort. She and Dick cherished their time with their Dinner Club friends, gathering every month for over 35 years. Martha passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her husband and children on Thursday, January 14th. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Orin Williams; mother, Thomas Alva Casey Williams; and brother Charles Morris Williams. She is survived by her sweetheart and husband of 64 wonderful years, Dick; children Leslie Flake, Allen Haag and wife Nanette, and Karen Haag; grandchildren Emily Haag Clark, Carolyn Haag Pursell and husband DJ, Madeleine Gregory, Alex Flake and Elizabeth Flake; and great-grandchildren Hayes and Archer Pursell, Holden and Keller Clark. She is also survived by nephews Whit and Doug Fisher and Chuck and Thomas Williams. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Building Fund: 601 N. Kelley Ave #601, Edmond, OK 73003.

Martha Ann Haag

January 27, 1934 - January 14, 2021