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Martha Speight Obituary
formerly of Elizabeth City
Martha Austin Speight, 73, formerly of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away peacefully at Sentara Obici Hospital on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Born in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Alford Austin and the late Goldie Estell Austin. She retired after working many years as a retail manager for several businesses in the Elizabeth City area. Ms. Speight is survived by three sons, Douglas Cullipher and wife, Carol, of Carrsville, Va., Johnnie Cullipher of Greenville, S.C., and Michael Cullipher of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, twin sister Mary Gregory and Melba O'Neil, both of Shiloh; a brother, Willie Austin Jr. of Currituck; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that she cared for dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel with Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the American Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or to the Elizabeth City SPCA, P.O. Box 1772, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Speight
Gerri Sisler
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cora Riddick
June 12, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. I worked with her for a few
years and we were also neighbors for a while. She was a very nice
person and very friendly. We had a lot of laughs together. She will be
missed. C. Riddick (formerly from Camden)
Larry Wilson
June 11, 2010
She will be missed
LeAnne Harris
June 10, 2010
Mike,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. There is no pain like what you are feeling right now, I went through it many years ago and although right now it doesn't feel like it will get any better, time is the only thing that will help your heart heal. I am only a phone call away if you need a friend. LeAnne
Charles Owens
June 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy. I was born and grew up on farm next to Neals Creek Lane where Martha spent part of her
younger life. Her great grandmother and
my grandfather were brother and sister.
You are in my thougths and prayers
John and Zach Cullipher
June 10, 2010
This candle is for you Memaw,from me and my Mom and Zach.May you shine down on us forever.
John Robert Cullipher
June 10, 2010
I love you Memaw and will miss you.I love you,your grandson,LJ Cullipher
June 10, 2010
Mama,You were the Mother I never had and my love and heart will be with you always. Your Daughter ,Kathy Cullipher
Allie Harper
June 9, 2010
Douglas, Johnnie, and Michael,
I am sorry to hear about Aunt Martha. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. love, Allie Harper and Catherine Bell.
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