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Martha Mahaney Obituary
Martha Elizabeth Callaway Mahaney, 78, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Carroll Edward "Mac" Mahaney for 55 years.
Born in Washington, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Robert Mercer Callaway and the late Mildred Simpson Callaway.
Martha was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Janis C.M. Cole and her husband, Perry, of Birmingham, Ala., and James E. Mahaney and his wife, Lisa, of Pembroke, and five wonderful grandchildren, Brandon Cole, Patrick Mahaney, Avery Mahaney, William Mahaney and Scott Mahaney.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Peakland United Methodist Church, by the Reverend Dr. Edwin Clever. Entombment will be in Peakland United Methodist Church Columbarium at a later date.
The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of Peakland United Methodist Church after the service. The family will also receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury in the Hume Room.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Peakland United Methodist Church Organ Fund, 4434 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503.
To send condolences and messages online, please go to www.whittenfuneral
home.com.
Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Mahaney family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Mahaney
Robert Callaway
November 15, 2010
Uncle Mac, Janice, and Jimmy,
My deepest sympathy,
Bobby Callaway
Sandy Brown
November 10, 2010
Mac, so sorry to hear of the loss of Martha--she always had such a kind and sweet spirit about her. She will fit in beautifully with the rest of the angels in Heaven. I pray that God grants you and your family peace and strength as you deal with her loss.
Gene Michaud
November 9, 2010
Mac- My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
November 8, 2010
Dear family,
I am sitting here crying my eyes out at work. Seeing these pictures sure do remind me of the good ole days!!! We had a lot of fun and a wonderful family. My Aunt Martha will always be in my heart as one who brought much laughter and love to the family...and she was my sounding board a many of times. She always kept me grounded!!! I love you all! Your favorite...
Michelle Tompkins (Debbie Eunice's daughter)
November 8, 2010
This is a beautiful memorial. I wish I could be with all the family during this time.
Carmen Ruesga
November 7, 2010
My dear Janis,
The picture video is lovely. You have a beautiful family.
May the peace which comes from these lovely memories, comfort you now and in the days ahead and may the comfort of God help you during this difficul time.
Peace, prayers and blessings. We love you, Carmen Ruesga & Family
Amy Butler
November 6, 2010
Dear Janis,
I love seeing this picture of your mother. It is obvious that she lived her life on this earth in a beautiful way, just as you, her daughter, are doing. Please know that your Moms in Touch sisters in Christ are lifting your faithful father and entire family and you up in prayer during this season of grief. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
In His grace,
Amy Butler
Susan Funk, MD
November 5, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Martha. She was always a pleasure to care for. Her family was always a strong advocate for her and Mr. Mahaney always showed his strong devotion and love for her. May your grief be lessoned by good memories of past times together.
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