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Martha Anne Crabtree Brubaker, 66, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of Robert Kurtz “Bru” Brubaker, Jr.
Born in Abingdon, VA, on February 24, 1960, the daughter of the late Sue Grizzle Duty. She was a social worker for Montgomery County. Martha loved flower gardening, going to the beach, crocheting, reading, and baking for her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Preston Adam Harrington and wife, Pia and their son, Noah Kai Harrington of Midlothian and Elijah Kurtz Brubaker of Christiansburg, and her brother, Greg Scott Crabtree of Cleveland, VA. Martha was a wonderful and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am, March 20, 2026, at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Allison Unroe.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1084, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 West Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their care and concern for Martha and her family during this time.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
667 Court Street PO Box 6, Appomattox, VA 24522

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