Martha Lee Jones

1935 - 2010

Martha Lee Jones obituary, 1935-2010, Winnabow, NC

Martha Lee Jones

1935 - 2010

BORN

1935

DIED

2010

Martha Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2010.
Martha Lee Jones, 74, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Brunswick Cove. Martha was the daughter of the late Clarence and May Surles. She is also preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Mercer and two brothers, Kenneth and Ray Surles. She is survived by her son John Jones of Wilmington, daughters; Pam Tedder, Sharon Wright, both of Whiteville, Barbara Davis of Durham, and Lynn Yates of Wilmington, brothers; Clyde and Sherman Surles both of Whiteville, sisters; Pat Goens, Margie Walker of Whiteville, Sandra Surles of Fayetteville, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friend Joyce Bear of Colorado. She loved her family, and her friends at Brunswick Cove, and was very fond of playing Bingo. A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Martha will be lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to share a part in her life.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Coble Ward-Smith Oleander Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 22, 2010, also at the Oleander Chapel.

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August 26, 2010

Someone posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2010

jessica moore posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2010

David Brannock posted to the memorial.

August 26, 2010

happy birthday moma,i love you your son john

jessica moore

July 22, 2010

Grandma, i love you and will miss you always. You will be in my heart always and will always remember the times we have shared together!

David Brannock

July 21, 2010

John your mother Martha was a wonderful person and I will miss her. I just want you to remember that she is with God now and in a better place.He will take care of her until the day you see her again.Goodbye Martha you will be missed .

Emily Spencer(Jones)

July 21, 2010

John...Just wanting you to know..I am thinking of you and family Hugs,Your cousin ..Emily

Elgie & Marie Jones

July 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Morgan Smith

July 21, 2010

Dear Family of Martha Lee, I'm sorry for you loss as well as mine. I was one of Mrs. Martha's Social workers at Premier Living & Rehab Center here in Lake Waccamaw. She is surely missed by the staff here. If you need anything please let us know. Sincerely Morgan Smith

amber davis

July 21, 2010

this is my loving grandma. she was always there when someone needed her and she always will be. iloveyou always!!!

July 21, 2010

moma you were my best friend and the love of my life.i will miss you but i know you are up in hevan with grandma.i will be alright go rest in peace and remember i love you heart and soul,i will carry you in my heart always.your loving son john

john jones

July 21, 2010

moma you were my best friend and the love of my life.i will miss you but i know you are up in hevan with grandma.i will be alright go rest in peace and remember i love you heart and soul,i will carry you in my heart always.your loving son john

Ricky Meeks

July 21, 2010

God Bless The Light of Martha Jones to others.

Ricky Meeks

July 21, 2010

To: The Family of Martha Jones,
I will always remember Martha, Great Person !! Great days at The Salvation Army church Wilmington,NC. This is how we met & Martha was a great cook.She work hard for New Hanover County Schools many years. On behalf of Myself My Heart goes out to her Children and family members. God Bless The Life of Martha Jones !!!

martha jones

July 21, 2010

my mom was the love of my life.she was also my best friend,i will miss her very much.i will carry her in my heart always.moma i love you very much.go be happy and party in heaven with grandma,your loving son john

Teresa Caffee

July 21, 2010

John,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know you loved her dearly and done everything you could to make her life comfortable. I admire you for all your thoughtful efforts. Take care. Love Ya

Ellen Taylor

July 21, 2010

John, Lynn, Barbara and Pam I was so sorry to see you lost your mother. I have never forgot our childhood together! I have often thought of you all.You all will be in My Prayers! Love Tinker

Joyce Bear

July 21, 2010

John, I will miss Martha Lee more than I can ever express. She was just such a pleasant, caring, smiling, unassuming person and a joy to be around. I just couldn't believe the news when Pat called last night. My heart, love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. This is going to be a hard one! The pictures that you put out there are great. Shows her wonderful personality. You are a sweetheart. Hang in there and know that you are surrounded by those who love you too.
Your friend always.

Robert Huffman

July 20, 2010

John im so sorry that you lost your mom and your best friend she was really a wonderful person and im so glad i got to know her and share part of her life with you and her. Again John im sorry to hear of your great lost and you and your family are in my prays. She will truely be missed

Cyn-Dee Frohlich

July 20, 2010

I want to say how sorry I am to hear of the passing of one so loved. My heart goes out to all the family. Cyn-Dee

Julie Davis

July 20, 2010

my grandmother was a wonderful women. she always knew when something was wrong.. i could go to her for anything and she was there. she will be miss but never forgotten..i love u grandma..i will miss you

Ann Mintz

July 20, 2010

Lynn, Amanda and Brittany,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ann

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July 20, 2010

I'm very sorry I never got the chance to meet Martha but I can't thank her enough for bringing her wonderful son into this world. John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Cordie

Danny Anderson

July 20, 2010

John you know I love you I am going to miss her I will pray for you Danny

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