Martha Irwin

1929 - 2022

Martha Irwin obituary, 1929-2022, Columbus, MS

Martha Irwin

1929 - 2022

BORN

1929

DIED

2022

Martha Irwin Obituary

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MARTHA IRWIN
Martha Carson Irwin, age 93, of Columbus, MS, left this world to join her savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service.
Martha was born on October 18, 1929, and a native of Belzoni (Humphreys County), MS. She was the daughter of Robert Jasper Carson and Eppie Venera Carson (Kendrick). Martha graduated from Belzoni High School in 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon Hugh Irwin, sister, Mary Dell Martin, brother, Robert Carson, and sister, Cheryl Carson McLendon. Martha is survived by her children, Sue Irwin Burkhalter and Richard Dennis Irwin (Denise Cribben), grandchildren, Brooke Burkhalter (Lindsey), Brett Burkhalter (Chasity), Katherine Laskovitch (Tim), Thomas Irwin (Katie), and Elizabeth Irwin, and great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Kyle Burkhalter, Ayden, Rollins, and Crews Burkhalter, Richard and Henry Irwin, and Carson Laskovitch. She was loved by numerous nieces and nephews. Martha was a 28-year employee of the United States Air Force in various civilian roles, primarily at the hospital at the Columbus Air Force Base. After retiring from the civil service, she continued working several jobs simultaneously at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle and local physicians' offices as a medical records transcriptionist. Martha worked in this role well into her 80's. Martha had been a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church since 1968 and was active as a Sunday School teacher here for many years.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Trinity Place Nursing Home for their special care.  Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or stjudge.org, or the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society at 50 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS, 39702 or clhumanesociety.org

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Angie Bukley

December 19, 2022

Dennis - our deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of loss. Love you very much.
- Angie & Gilles

Regina Maas

December 19, 2022

I am sorry the world has lost this sweet and kind lady. She worked with my husband, Jim, when we were stationed at Columbus Air Force Base. I always brought decorated sugar cookies to the office; she loved those cookies. Martha asked for the recipe which I gave her. I found out several years ago that she still had that recipe. Martha loved those cookies. Martha was so kind to our family. Our sons, who were 3 and 1, at the time loved going to visit Miss Martha! Hugs and prayers to her family I know she will be missed. But she has left you a great legacy, and hopefully that will help the loss of her be less painful.

Maj Dean Mirmirani

December 19, 2022

Our deepest Condolences to Dr. Dennis Irwin, Dean Emeritus at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He and his family are in our hearts and in our prayers. May time bring him peace and solace.

Maj and Fay Mirmirani

Evon Honnoll

December 18, 2022

Prayers for your family.

Sue Whitten

December 18, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful person. I got to know and appreciate her when she was my Sunday School teacher many years ago. I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks ahead. We will always miss our mothers.

Debbie Gore

December 18, 2022

Sue, I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet mama. I know you will miss her so much however, please know and take comfort in the assurance she is watching over you. Lifting you and all the family in prayers. Love you!

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