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Martha Lynch Obituary
August 18, 1941 - July 14, 2024
Martha Lee Lynch (Jenkins), 82, of Charlottesville, passed away on July 14, 2024 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Born August 18, 1941 in Charlottesville, Martha was the daughter of the late Melvin M. and Ressie D. Jenkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Max" Maxwell Lynch; three sisters, Ruby Koontz of Fluvanna County, Faye Nichols of Luray, VA, and Judy Blair of Fort Worth, TX.
Ms. Lynch attended and graduated from Albemarle High School. She worked at the University of Virginia in the Bursars Office for a while and then in the Summer Session Office. She retired after 35 years of service. Ms. Lynch was a devoted member of the Belmont Baptist Church. She was in the adult choir for many years and she became a Deacon of the church also. She loved her church community and they loved her.
Survivors include her four sons, Jeffrey O. Lynch and wife Bonnie S Lynch of Waynesboro, VA, John M. Lynch of Charlottesville, Michael "Mike" Lynch and wife Laurie N Lynch of Gainesville, FL and Mark E. Lynch and wife Virginia (Ginny) Lynch of Summerville, SC.
She is also survived by four brothers, Jimmie Jenkins and friend Bernice Tanner of Detroit, MI, David Jenkins and wife Karen Jenkins of Newbury Park, CA, Gerald Jenkins and wife Helen Jenkins of Charlottesville, VA and Ray Jenkins of Ludowici, GA; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
Visitation and Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Belmont Baptist Church, 830 Monticello Ave. Charlottesville, VA. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Belmont Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA.
There will be food served in the church fellowship hall after the interment. All who want to come and visit with the family are welcome.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Martha Jefferson Hospital who cared for Martha during her illness. Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association and the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation at [email protected].
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Cindy Rich
August 6, 2024
To the Lynch family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mother. We taught a 3 & 4 year old Sunday school class at Belmont together. It was a blessing to work with her.
Praying for you to remember all the good times you had with her.
Condolences,
Cindy Rich
Andrew Elliott
July 21, 2024
Jeff John Mike Mark I am so sorry for your loss.
Martha was a true pillar of the Belmont community
especially of Belmont Baptist church. Well respected
and Loved by all. May the Lord Bless and keep you all
in the coming weeks and months.
Chuck Wood
July 21, 2024
Big John and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom´s passing. She was one heck of a woman, putting up with all of our " fun times". I send you all my thoughts and prayers.
Penny Farrish
July 20, 2024
Heaven has a new Angel among them may she rest in peace God bless her and her family
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Mike Sprouse
July 20, 2024
My prayers and condolences to family. I didn´t know Martha personally but I knew her boys and they all turned out to be great men so she knew what she was doing. So sorry for your loss guys.
Albemarle High School Alumni Association
July 20, 2024
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about Mrs. Lynch´s passing. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to her family and friends.
Wanda Trainum
July 20, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about Martha. We worked at UVa together for many years.
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