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Martha Noblitt Obituary
She was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Shelby to Perry and Annie Mae Noblitt. Her brother Milton died in 1977 and brother Bill died in 2016. Both parents are deceased: her father died in 1989, her mother died in 1990.
Mot attended Marion Elementary School, Shelby Junior High School and graduated from Shelby Senior High School in 1954. She received her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in 1958 and a master's degree in 1963.
She taught physical education and general science, and coached basketball and softball at Holbrook High School in Lowell prior to moving to Lancaster, S.C., where she was with the school system for 31 years. While in Lancaster, she taught physical education and biology, coached basketball and tennis, and served as assistant principal at Lancaster High School. She then became principal at McDonald Green Elementary School. During her tenure there, an addition containing 10 classrooms, a gym and a new cafeteria was built. Following her years at McDonald Green she became the director of elementary education for Lancaster County School District and during her final three years she was director of personnel. She retired June 30, 1994.
After moving to Holden Beach in 1998, Mot became a member of Sharon United Methodist Church where she has served on various committees and has taken part in church activities. She served as president of the Senior Lunch Bunch for eight years.
Surviving are her niece, Allison Rose Kessinger (Derrick) and children, Zachary, Anna Rose and Joshua, of Mount Gilead; four nephews, Billy, Bobby, David and John from Shelby; and Judy Hogsed, business partner and life companion.
Many thanks to Susan Gibble, Drs. Douglas Lee, Paul Payne, Robert Bennet and Ann Revels, and also to Kelly and Mildred from the Hospice Center.
A service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, at Sharon United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church, 2030 Holden Beach Road, Supply, NC 28462.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Noblitt
March 31, 2017
Ms Nobilit was my PE teacher at Holbrook High School. Prayers for her family.
Stephanie Cureton
March 31, 2017
To the Family and Friends:
I was truly saddened to hear about Ms. Noblitt's passing. She was my principal when I attended McDonald Green Elementary School during my 5th and 6th grade year.
Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time and I pray God will strengthen you as the days go by.
Sheila Robinson
March 30, 2017
Judy, so sorry to hear of Mot's passing. Keeping you in my prayers!
Lynne Plyler
March 29, 2017
So Sorry I love you both, good and caring teachers
Bobbie Hegler
March 27, 2017
Judy I will keep you in my prayers Bobbie Jean BLanton Before class of 66
March 26, 2017
Judy we are so sad to learn of Mot passing . We will be praying for you . I always remember how kind you both have been to me and how you never let me get away with anything ! That always makes me smile and of course our fun times at the beach , I will treasure those memories too. I know how hard it is to be apart are from someone you love , but God will comfort you and I hope it helps to know how many friends will be praying for you . Much love , Ginger Sapp Plyler and Sonny
Debbie Allen
March 26, 2017
This Debbie Allen Msru Hendyx's daughter just want to ssu so about your lost ms Judy hogsed we are from Lancaster south carolina
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