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Martha Friday Obituary
She was born in Gaston County on July 9, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Robert "Jim" Friday, son Jeffrey Friday, sister Olene Kirkland, brothers, Cicero and Ernest Bingham, Ray Holt and Cecil Kirkland.
Martha was a member of the Restoring Hope Foursquare Church, Dallas. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren; she was very much a family person. She loved her furbaby Lady J. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish her memories include her daughters Cheryl Sherrill (Wayne), Angela Dilling (Doug); grandchildren, Christopher Friday (Megan), Bethanie Ballard Clark (Kyle), Jonah and Jacob Sherrill, Kelly Cox, Skylar Cox, Jessie and Jordan Dilling; great-grandchildren, Justice, Daniel and Carleigh Friday, sisters Dorothy Paysour, Mollie Rumfelt and Patricia Harper; and her mother-in-law, Coleen Moore Friday.
A celebration of life service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Restoring Hope Foursquare Church, 1026 Dallas Stanley Hwy. with Pastor Cameron Bryson and Pastor Fred Morrison officiating, with friends prior from 6 until 7 p.m.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Restoring Hope Foursquare Church, 1026 Dallas Stanley Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034 or Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 704-864-5144 is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Friday
Celeste (First Class Kennels)
April 14, 2017
So very sorry to for the loss of your Mother, Cheryl. She was such a very nice lady. Sending my condolences and prayers for you and the rest of your family.
Tommy Rimmer
April 13, 2017
I was sadden to hear this news. At the same time I knew that Martha and Jim was always together. This time they shall be together forever with our Lord that they served with all their heart. I loved her and Jim as well as every one of you that was their family. Our prayers will be with Sheryl and Angie and each family member. I was out of town and I really thought that we would make it back for Martha's visitation. I am so sorry that I did not make. I loved her and Jim and their memory shall live on until we are all together again in heaven, never to part again.
Don and Sib Rhyne
April 13, 2017
Cheryl so sorry for your loss,may God bless you all
rerha Bingham,cornwell
April 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kathy & Danny Green
April 13, 2017
Our deepest sympathies in your loss. Martha was one of those who walked her talk and that is the highest compliment I can give anyone. She loved the Lord and she loved her fellow man. May your memories sustain you until you see her again.
Denise Jacobs
April 12, 2017
Terry and I loved Martha and Jim so very much. When they were our co-pastors at Rockwell Foursquare Church, they were like surrogate parents tho whom I could talk with about anything. Martha has a special place in her heart for my husband, Terry and he loved her just as much. The great times we had when we went to Camp Courtney will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Martha! You will be missed.
Dakota Manns
April 12, 2017
Your parents were amazing. They were one of my grandmothers best friend and I've known them all my life. She would always ask me how I was doing and I can still remember all the memories with her and my grandmother when I was young. She will truly be missed. Heaven gained an amazing angel today.
Renaye White
April 11, 2017
I went to church with your mom. I loved her and ur dad. I loved them so much. She always had a smile on her face .She loved her family and grandkids. I will miss her, but she is in such a better place. Now she is up there with Jim. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family members.
Renaye White
Mike Bencivengo
April 11, 2017
I am praying for Martha and Jim's family. They were very special and an important part of the Restoring Hope Foursquare Church family. They will be greatly missed.
Love to you all.
Renaye White
April 11, 2017
I went to church with your mom. I loved her and ur dad. I loved them so much. She always had a smile on her face .She loved her family and grandkids. I will miss her, but she is in such a better place. Now she is up there with Jim. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family members.
Renaye White
Ray and Jade Human
April 11, 2017
Praying for you and your family during this time of grief.
Pat Thompson
April 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss.praying for peace and comfort during this time.
Pat Thompson
Steve & Martha Collins
April 11, 2017
Prayers for the entire family.Love you,
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