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Martha Lee Gorham

1928 - 2021

Martha Lee Gorham obituary, 1928-2021, Saint Francisville, LA

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

St Francisville Funeral Home

5914 N Commerce Street

Saint Francisville, Louisiana

Martha Gorham Obituary

Martha Lee 'Martie' Eldridge Gorham, resident of Slidell and former resident of Zachary, was born on August 31, 1928 and passed away on December 2nd at the age of 93. "Toot" is survived by her grandchildren, William (Bill) Dunaway & Trisha, Krysta Watts & Chuck, Jennifer (Missy) Wiles & Dennis, son-in-law, Peter Schexnaydre, sister, Betty Yeager, 8 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death by her husband of 74 years, William "Bill" Gorham, daughter, Dianna "Dee" Schexnaydre, parents, Benjamin & Roberta Eldridge and great great-granddaughter, Harper Williams. Special thanks to the staff at Greenbriar Community Care Center in Slidell. Upon her request, there will be no memorial service. Memorial donation can be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Francisville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2021.

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Chuck watts

December 5, 2021

The first time I met toot she and I hit it off, she accepted me and I always respected her. I will miss her.

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