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Martha Bentley Obituary

Martha Anne Williams Bentley, 80, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Gordonsville, went to be with her Lord on July 2, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jessie H. Bentley Jr.; her parents, Annie H. Williams and Beverly D. Williams; five brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her brother, Carl H. "Tom" Williams of Orange, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Martha was a homemaker. She loved everything related to nature, but she especially enjoyed flowers and taking care of her cats, dogs, birds and squirrels. She had a smile for everyone.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Aug. 28 at Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville.
Arrangements are being made by Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Central Virginian from Aug. 19 to Sep. 1, 2016.

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virginia "sissy" shipp steadman

September 24, 2016

I was looking for my Uncle Tom when I came across this.My Aunts obituary. So sad to find out this way but Blessed to know shes knew the Lord I pray for all the Family.That God gives them peace.She was beautiful and we have so many things in common Animal, Nature most important God.

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Gordonsville, VA 22942

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