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Martha Whiting Obituary
Mrs Whiting life will be celebrated at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Clay, August 31st at 10 AM.
Mrs Whiting will be resting in the Rose Chapel of Mabrie Memorial Mortuary, today, August 30th from 1 until 8 PM.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 6:30 PM.
In God's care she leaves five daughters: Jacqueline Bostic; Sammie Ellis; Nan Garza (David); Tommye Casey; and Martha Anne Goddard (Emmanuel); stepdaughter, Doris R Countee; sister-in-law, Mattie B Hilliard; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loving relatives, friends, and students.
Her husband, Mr Samuel Whiting preceded her in death.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Whiting
Christine and Donald Brooks
September 9, 2012
While we never had the honor of meeting Martha Whiting personally, we have had long years of learning firsthand from her daughter, Sammie Whiting Ellis, about this wonderful woman who gave so much during her lifetime to her family, the Houston community and the world.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. May God grant you all peace and harmony during this time of grief knowing that so many of your loved ones sincerely and deeply share your loss with you.
Andrea Dotson Alexander & Cheryl Dotson
September 3, 2012
To the Whiting/Yates family, please know that you all are in our prayers. Unfortunately, Cheryl and I just found out yesterday. Otherwise we most certainly would have been there to express our condolences in person. You have many memories of a one of a kind lady to always hold in your hearts. Stay strong and prayerful, our thoughts will be with you.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Hill
September 2, 2012
Family, I remember being the kid that bugged everybody cause I wanted so much to be apart of a great family. Aunt Cecil, Aunt Martha and Momma Nannie made me feel that way.Aunt Martha is not only at home with the Almighty father but is reunited with love of her live, Momma Nannie, Aunt Cecil, Uncle Troupe Auntie Bern and the list goes on. My prayers are with you all! Contiune to make the Yates, Countee and Whiting legacies proud by living the way we were taught...GOD FEARING. Love to all.
Stepahnie Jo
Patricia Denkins
September 1, 2012
To God be the glory! What wonderful memories to cherish and share of a life lived with a living legacy-that is what your Mother was to many. Thank you all for sharing her. Peace and love to you all, especially you Martha Ann.
Emma Wheat
August 31, 2012
Jacqueline Bostic
God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow,Heknows how much you can bear.
Linda Calhoun
August 31, 2012
May GOD Bless and Comfort you and your family Tommye.
Much Love to you.
Ardyth Guyer
August 31, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Tara Taylor
August 31, 2012
Aunt Martha was a woman of such integrity and excellence. She will be greatly missed by everyone, but the beauty is she has left a legacy for others to follow. Only once we have learned to follow can we truly learn to lead.
Arvis Davis
August 31, 2012
To The Family Of Mrs. Martha Whiting, you have my sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother and grandmother. God takes the very best and she was one of the best. May God continue to Bless you and keep you in his care.
Kashmere Class of 65
Phyllis NEZART- Biggs
August 31, 2012
Dear Whiting and Countee families,
My deepest sympathy and sincere thoughts are with you during this time at which you have lost your most admirable matriarch.
Mrs. Martha Whiting lived a long and beautiful life sharing history, education, a beautiful family of girls and grandchildren with all of us. She was a very smart and forward thinking person. She was both a historian and a visionary. She kept the Antioch family held tightly together; and through her wisdom secured its place in history, as well as that of the Fourth Ward and Yates Historical Home whose legacy shall forever stand in Houston and in Texas.
The offspring of a strong, proud, innovative leader, minister and former slave, Jack Yates, she lived up to the legacy that her forebearers established, instilled in others to reach life's highest heights, and imparted in her family and those she touched that same strength, humility, spirituality, and service to others.
Her presence here touched the lives of many both directly and indirectly. Her handiwork will long outlast the 100 years of which she marched among us. For she indeed leaves her mark upon the sands of time.
And so it is now that Martha Countee Whiting rests peacefully in the bosom of the Lord and the gathering of all those preceding her.
Doris, Jacqueline, Sammie, Nan, Tommie, and especially Martha Ann it may be difficult now and you shall miss her greatly as will we all, but know that she has reached the greatest height and love of all, and her spirit will be with you and yours always.
Sincerely and with Love,
from the "Cradle Roll" of Antioch
Jasmine Quinerly
August 31, 2012
Praying for you and with your family for healing and comfort.
Charlesia Lwis
August 31, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Tommye and family, my sympathies go out to you and your family.
April Sloan Hubert
August 31, 2012
To the family of Mrs. Martha Whiting, the members of the Jack Yates Crimson Chorale are saddened at your passing. We will always fondly remember your visits to Jack Yates Senior High to share the stories about your grandfather Rev. Yates. Thank you for bringing so much joy, knowledge, wisdom and love to the students. May God grant you eternal rest and peace in the shadow of his mighty arm. Amen. We will miss you!
August 31, 2012
With Deepeth Sympathy.
Lillie Texada Young
Kashmenre C/O '63
Hattie Wadlington
August 30, 2012
Aunt Martha always made me feel special when I came into town and paid her a visit. She will be missed but never forgotten! I thank God for her long life. She was a blessing to many!
Hattie Pearl Wadlington
EARL DUNNAM
August 30, 2012
TO THE FAMILY OF MRS.MARTHA WHITING.
I REMEMBER MRS. WHITING AT E.O.SMITH JR. HI. SCHOOL. KNOWN FOR HER KINDNESS, THOUGHTFULNESS,GENER0SITY AND DEVOTION TO HER FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. HER FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS,
AS EVER
EARL B. DUNNAM, BISHOP U.M.C. RETIRED
Sammy Dyer President BTWAA
August 30, 2012
A loved one is a treasure of the heart and to have that loved one enter eternal sleep is like losing a piece of yourself, Keep your hearts beating with the loving memories of your dear Mother and by all means lean not unto your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your path.
Damon Stewart
August 30, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ricky Stewart
August 30, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shorty Stewart
August 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Addie Stewart
August 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnnie (Peaches) Whitfield
August 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Raymond Jarmon
August 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with loving memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Continued blessings on the Family,
We love you all
Deacon Raymond J. Jarmon, Jr. and
Sister Betty V. Jarmon
Gerald Griffin Tippen
August 30, 2012
Class of 1960
The Board of Directors and Staff of The YWCA Houston
August 30, 2012
THe YWCA of Houston wishes Peace for the family as you celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Martha Whiting.
Monica Earl- Davis
August 30, 2012
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Whiting Family
Norma Blount
August 30, 2012
C/O 1961.
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