Martha Hope Redman

Neat woman and neat daughters.

I Met Martha once and she touched my life. What a beautiful lady. So sorry that she has gone but she is in a better place.

I first met the Redmans in 1960. As a child I always admired their joy and tender outreach to all children. We were family friends who met through church activities. Mike Redman sang at my wedding over 40 years ago. He always said that none of the couples' weddings at which he sang divorced. Years later I worked with Martha on the support Board of one of her favorite colleges. Her smile and her love of life will continue to bless all who have had the privilege of knowing the Redmans. ...

I have been Martha's friend for over 30 years. We first met when I became a member of Delta Kappa Gamma in the 1970's. She was one of the first people I met and she made me feel welcome from the very beginning. I was a relatively new teacher at the time and learned a great deal from her about how to enjoy my students. Over the years we have shared many laughs at our meetings.

In 1959-60, Mrs Redman was my second grade teacher at CE Mason elementary school. She made every student feel special. I have seen many teachers at the end of their rope, but never her. All the students in our class gave her their full attention and respect because she made us feel especially important to her. It was extra special when one of her daughters came to help out in class. She was chock full of jolly enthusiasm and was one of my favorite teachers growing up.

Martha and I became friends when we were initiated into XI Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in 1972. In recent years we referred to ourselves as "the oldest initial members of Xi Chapter." Guess now it's just me! Martha was one of a kind. ALWAYS CHEERFUL! She attended our April meeting and informed us "she could have driven herself", but another member wanted to bring her. Isn't that just like her? She also told us that she was home, on a trial basis, to see if she could continue to live...

Only met her twice and both were exceptionally good days. With her zest for life and infectious enthusiasm, she left an indelible impression on me - and obviously all those around her.