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Martha Upchurch Obituary

EAST GREENBUSH Martha J. Upchurch entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2003 at Eden Park Nursing Home. She is survived by one son, Alfred W.B. Upchurch Sr.; grandchildren, Alfred W.B. Upchurch Jr., Kylaah Marie Upchurch, all of Rockhill, S.C.; one sister-in-law, Dorothy McNair of Littleton, N.C.; special God children, Edward and Lilly Jones of Fla., Yvonne Jones of Albany and Jacobia Gilmore of East Greenbush; and a special daughter, Pastor Betty A. Gilmore of World Harvest Family Worship Center, Albany, N.Y. Also survived by a host of other family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at United Ordained Church, 292 Third Street, Troy, N.Y. Calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 25, 2003.

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Min.W.Standford Curtis

August 26, 2003

"Beautiful in the sight of the lord is the death of his saints" To AL and the Family we all know that Mother was the epitome of a Saint we wil miss her on this side but we crown Jesus the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords together one day. I love her you loved her but GOD loved her best be blessed and know that my prayers are with you.

Ronald Newton

August 25, 2003

Praises and Prayers ,



To the Family of Pastor Martha J. Upchurch , we the Roberts - Newton family ; extend our heartfelt sympathy and sincere prayers for you . In this time , and always . For eyes have yet to see . And ears , yet to hear . What the Master has in store .

Lisa Jones

August 25, 2003

To the son of Rev Martha UPChurch and family.Upchurch my prayers are with you and your family.Just know that your mom is gone on to a better place.If there is anything that we can do for you or your family don't hesitate to call.

Love Always

Lisa Jones/The Jones Family of Elder Mae Jones

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