SJOSTROM, Martha Jane, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at her home. She was born in Waynesboro, Va., on October 24, 1956, and grew up in the New Hope community. She was predeceased by her parents, John S. Sjostrom and Nancy Harris Sjostrom. Martha was an active participant in the Richmond USTA Tennis League; she had been employed by Carpenter Co. in Richmond, for over 25 years, an avid walker and gardener; and had a beloved cat "Woody." She attended Monument Heights Baptist Church. She received her BBA and MBA from James Madison University. Survivors include her sister, Mary Williams and husband, Jeff, of Harrisonburg; one brother, John Sjostrom and wife, Bonnie, of Glen Allen; two nieces, Carey Williams of Harrisonburg, Julie Sjostrom of Glen Allen; one nephew, Everett Sjostrom of Glen Allen; dear family friend, Millicent "Dee" Barrett, of Louisa. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Elk Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 5616 Kentucky Springs Road, Mineral, Va. 23117. The Rev. Dr. Denny Burnette will officiate. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226, Dr. Randy C. Clipp will officiate. Visitation will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, 2800 Parham Road, Richmond, Va. 23201. Online guestbook at www.woodwardfuneral.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
