Martha Buras (Pigniolo) Tarter

Martha Buras (Pigniolo) Tarter, departed this life on July 6, 2020 at the age of 68 after a long fought battle with cancer. Martha was the loving and devoted wife of the late Denman G. Tarter, Jr. for 23 years. Martha was born on January 23, 1952 in Port Sulphur, LA. She resided in Buras, LA until Hurricane Katrina and lived in West Monroe, LA until her death. Martha is survived by her sisters, Cheryl W. Manuel (Albert), Ann G. Porter (Lynn) and the late Fannie Gowell. She was the loving aunt of Gena' W. Olds (Malcolm) whom she loved like a daughter and Nicole White. Great Aunt of Andrew J. Daigle, Malcolm “Trey” Olds III, Brooklynn W. Plow (Stanley) and the late Tommy J. Daigle III. Daughter of the late Doris P. Gowell, Walter J. Buras and step daughter of the late Parker W. Gowell. Martha is the step mother of Sean Tarter (Jessica) and their children, (Jenna, Sean Paul, Jr. and Stormy Dena') and step daughter, Brandy Tarter. She is also survived by several cousins, relatives and devoted friends. Special lifelong friends, Mallary Mays and Jimmy Martinez. Martha’s Faith in the Lord and the Blessed Mother never wavered throughout her whole life. We find comfort in knowing she is resting at peace with them. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Cancer Centers of America in memory of Martha. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 10AM until 12 Noon. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 12 Noon. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.