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Martha Lowell Obituary
Gates Lowell
1922-2011
Martha Ruth Gates Lowell, 89, of Pensacola passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011.
Mrs. Lowell was born in McDavid, FL on July 10, 1922. On May 14, 1940 she married Everett W. Lowell in Milton, FL, and they both worked with the Civil Service at Naval Air Station Pensacola, where Mrs. Lowell was a secretary starting in 1950. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Pensacola.
Her parents, John and Mary Gates; husband, Everett W. Lowell; four sisters, Mildred Garrison, Johnny Godwin Barton, Rosa Saunders and Pauline Walters and brother, Buddy Gates preceded Mrs. Lowell in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Ramona Mowrey (Ken); grandsons, Jody Mowrey, Jason Mowrey and Jamie Mowrey (Petra), great grandchildren, Kenny and Savanna; friend, Rocky Graybill; sisters, Annie Lee Yonker (Roger), Helena Gauthreaux; special nieces, Joyce Goldenberg, Barbara Ann Yonker Swanger, Janice Godwin Lewis and many other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 2:00pm until the Funeral Service at 3:00pm Friday, August 5, 2011 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Dr. Barry Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gordon Swanger, Roger Yonker, Joel Lowell, Phillip Goldenberg, Bob Yonker and Read Saunders.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 or to First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32501.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Covenant Hospice and Creekside Senior Village for their professionalism, love and care given to Mrs. Lowell.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
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Norma Davis
August 5, 2011
Martha Ruth was one of my very best friends. She was so caring and beautiful. She was in my Sunday School class at First Baptist. I love her so much and will certainly miss her.
August 5, 2011
It saddens me to read of Martha Ruth's passing. I have known her many years, and also knew her husband's parents who were neighbors in Pensacola. About two years ago my cousin Janice (her niece) and I visited her for a week, staying in her home. She was so pleasant to us and made our trip most enjoyable. I have very fond memories of her. My heartfelt sympathy to all her family.
Mildred Mashburn Buzbee
amanda Hual
August 4, 2011
Miss Martha was an amazing woman! I loved her dearly and loved taking care of her at Creekside Senior Village. I will greatly miss her but i know she is in a better place. I am praying for peace for the family. Martha loved all of you so much....
Miss Martha would always talk to me and she just made my day, always telling me about her family. I will miss you Martha and i will always love you, :'(
~Amanda, Caregiver at Creekside
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