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Martha Raper Obituary
SALISBURY - Martha Elizabeth Hall Raper, age 61, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks.
She was born July 20, 1946 in Winston-Salem, the eldest daughter of Mary Catherine Cheek Hall and the late Dr. J. Cullen Hall of Salisbury. Mrs. Raper attended Boyden High School, Mars Hill College and Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Winston-Salem. She retired from Rowan Memorial Hospital as Head Nurse of the Coronary Care floor.
As her declining health made it necessary to leave active nursing, she was able to continue working at the hospital in Patient Education. She later became a certified water aerobics instructor and led classes at both the Salisbury YMCA and New Life Health Spa.
Mrs. Raper was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Salisbury, where she was a founding member of the Adam and Eve Sunday School Class, as well as a member of the Adult Chancel Choir.
She was a member of Salisbury Jaycettes, on the Executive Committee of Salisbury After 5 Club and belonged to the local Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. After moving to the Lutheran Home, she continued a personal ministry of encouragement for other residents.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Earl Raper Jr.; mother Catherine Hall; sister Patricia Sue Hall Lumpkin of Raleigh; brothers Joseph Cullen Hall, Jr. and wife Pamela Rhyne of Salisbury and William Leslie Hall and wife Carol Flynn of Durham; eight nieces; and two nephews.
Services: A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. February 10 at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Stephen D. Haines will officiate the service.
Visitation: Friends are invited to visit with the family following the service in the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9844-C Southern Pines Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Raper family. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Raper
February 12, 2008
Raymond, Mrs. Hall, and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember all our days in Salisbury knowing such a strong, special family. Sincerely, Mary F. Garner and Anna Mary Faust
Sylvia E. Boutwell
February 11, 2008
Ms. Hall,
Wanted to let you know our prayers are with you on the Home going of Martha. I went to school with Martha and I visited her with you when you showed my husband and myself around Trinity Oaks. What a comfort to know that she is not suffering now but at home with Jesus.
Betsy & Mark Trexler
February 10, 2008
We are so blessed with memories of our time with Marty. Ray and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Howle (Owl)
February 9, 2008
Dearest Ray and Ms. Hall,
I am so sorry for your loss and happy for Heaven's gain. My best times during my 26 months at the Lutheran Home were getting Marty to giggle. She was always happy when I visited and especially when Gracie licked her face. She was crazy about that puppy. And, I was crazy about Marty! God bless each of you.
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Sue (Poteat) Sanderson
February 9, 2008
Raymond ...
My sincerest condolences to you and to your family ... May your faith keep you strong, bring you peace, and comfort you as you go forward ...Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your life.
Deena
February 9, 2008
Ray,
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and the family of Martha. Her bitter struggle has ended and she is now celebrating a new life.
Lynn Carlyle
February 9, 2008
Marty was a very special part of our Lutheran Home Family, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will be unable to attend Sundays service, but know that we will be there in sprit.
Lynn & Levi
Rick Torrence
February 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences Ray. Although time and location have separated us for many years I will never forget you and Marty. Heaven has a new Angel now and her pain is all gone. Ray,time will heal the pain you feel now but the loving memories of Marty will never pass. God Bless You My Best Friend.
Don & Glenda Wells
February 8, 2008
Don & I got to know Marty when we live in Del Rio Tx. I have enjoyed the e-mail from her over the years. She will be missed. Ray we are thinking of you. God Bless you.
Ruth Martin
February 8, 2008
To The Raper and Hall families:
Marty was a delightful person, never complaing but all ways thinking of others. I'm grateful our paths crossed as nurses at RMH.
She was a great example of what nursing is about.
Duane and Robert Hartsell
February 8, 2008
Ray and Family,
We want you to know that even though we haven't been around Salisbury for several years, we haven't forgotten all of you and the struggles that Marty has had to endure over these years. We have thought of you often. Our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Joyce Lewis
February 8, 2008
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss of a wife, daugher, sister and friend. She lived her life with courage and dignity.
Joyce Ramsey Lewis (BHS Class of 1964)
February 8, 2008
Mrs. Raper is missed at LH. We rejoice in her life and are celebrating her new life in Heaven with God and her father.
sue mitchell
February 8, 2008
Ray,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna and Collyn
February 8, 2008
You will truly be missed. An angel on earth is now in Heaven.
Glenda Martin-Fuller
February 8, 2008
The Raper family:May God bless you at this difficult time. I worked with Marty in 1975. I was her unit secretary on the old 1-north unit at Rowan Memorial Hospital. We had so much fun working on that little unit. I was working with her when she was diagnosed with MS. She was always such a strong person. My prayers are with you and your family
Louise Parker
February 8, 2008
Marty was the symbol of bravery and inspiration. She helped many people by just being herself. Heaven has a new angel.
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