Martha Ruth COWART

1938 - 2017

COWART (McDaniel), Martha Ruth Martha Ruth (McDaniel) Cowart, Winder, Ga., age 79, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. A native of Wadley, Ga., Martha was the daughter of the late Adel and George McDaniel of Wadley. She met Everett Cowart at Berry College. They were married for 57 years until March 4, 2015 when Everett passed away. Martha retired from the CDC in Atlanta. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Winder. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Law (Cowart) of Cumming, Ga., and her husband Greg Law and their children, Maura and Ethan. Martha's son, Donald Cowart of Huntsville, AI., and his wife Tania and their children Connor, Trevor, Ainsley and Bailey. Martha's Sister Bonnie, her husband Leonard and their children Jay, Brian, Christie and Ali. Martha's sister-in-law Valeta McDaniel and children Cindy and Daniel. Martha's brother William McDaniel proceeded her in death.. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Rev. Calvin Haney will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00pm prior to the memorial service. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.