Martha A. Hungerford
March 13, 1939 ~ June 9, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Martha Adelle Alexander Hungerford, 81, passed peacefully in Lincolnton on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Martha was born at home at 163 Brevard Road, Asheville, to the late Jasper Allen and Lois Adella Davis Alexander. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jimmy Lynn Hungerford, who died in 2007.
Martha was a 1957 graduate of Morristown (TN) High School, where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Hungerford. For 21 years she traveled the world as the wife of a soldier, primarily in the Middle East, Northern Africa and Europe.
Known as the neighborhood mom, her home hosted anyone looking for good food and conversation. She was a pivotal member of a group that helped preserve trees on Vermont Ave, and she and Jimmy organized the first neighborhood association in West Asheville. Martha’s special interests included cooking, crossword, scrabble, stained glass, square dancing and the Army Intelligence “Super Group”.
She was actively involved as Democrat precinct judge in West Asheville for over 20 years.
Mrs. Hungerford is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Hungerford (Belinda Saldivar), Brenda Gail Ploss (Charlie), and Teresa Jones (Chris); son, James Hungerford (Kim); sister, Brenda Marie Arey (Markley); grandchildren, Brooke Alexandra Hungerford, James Riley Hungerford, Kathryn Adelle Jones, Lauryn Nicole Jones and Alexander Booth Tremblay; step-grandchildren, Charles Martin Ploss and Corey Ryan Ploss; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler, Owen, Carson, Calan, and Annabella; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by siblings, Bruce Alexander and Lois Alma Woody and a grandson, Charles Andrew Ploss.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Green Hills Cemetery, with Pastor James Grant officiating.
The public is welcome at the service, with facial masks and social distancing recommended.
Memorials may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/, or to the Charles George VA Medical Center, (CO Creative Arts Therapies), 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
The online memorial is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
Services
Graveside Service: June 14, 2020 2:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
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Thank you, Becky for your kind words, and for your friendship. Friends & family have been the medicine we needed. Great memories will live on for many years to come.
Thank you Amanda! She truly was an amazing person, and by God’s grace I was blessed to call call her mom. I appreciate you, your continued prayers during this difficult time. Be well, and stay safe!
Amanda,
She truly was an amazing person, and will be deeply missed. By God’s grace I was blessed to be able to call her my mom. Thank you for continued prayers during this difficult time in our life. Be safe, And stay well.
James,
I’m thinking of you and your family at this time. I know how much you loved your mother. You were a very good son to her. You gave your time and care abundantly. It’s hard to lose a mother, your memories are treasures and mean so much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renita and Todd McDougal
Renita,
Thank you for your thoughtful and kind words! I will miss her terribly as I do my father. I take comfort knowing Brooke and Riley had the privilege of experiencing a grandmother’s love for so long… a luxury denied to so many. Please pass along my thanks to Todd as well.
James and Kim
Thanks so much…love you both!
Thank you Chris!
Melonie McGeary and Luke Polak
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Thank you Tony!
James,
Thank you so much for hosting mom’s service. Our family appreciates your friendship, and all you have done for us over the many years we have known you. I too will miss my nightly calls to hear so I may rest a little easier knowing she was alright. I will continue my nightly routine, but through prayer. I know she’s in the best of hands… His hands. Stay well my friend!
Very are sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a precious soul who will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Martha. She was such an amazing woman to create such fabulous and caring kids. May you all take comfort in family and friends in the hard days to come.
James,Kim,Brooke and Riley, so sorry to hear about your mother. May the grace of God be a blessing for you.
Thank you Virginia. I hope you are well.
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Martha but knowing what a fine man she raised she must have been a wonderful child of our Lord. May God grant you and your entire family His peace that passes understanding.
NUM 6:24-26.
Don and Jody,
I wish you could have met mom. She truly was the neighborhood host who never met a stranger. Thank you for being my friend, as well as to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I bowled with Martha and Lois and loved them dearly. Good memories help ease the loss. Martha loved her family and friends and always had a smile, It was a blessing to be included in her world,
Thank you Candace!
Kim and I are thankful to call you our friend, and appreciate your many group prayers for mom over the past few months. You have been a blessing to us.
James and Family, With deepest sympathies and condolences, I hold you all in special prayer. There is nothing to prepare you for or to compare to this difficult time. But in time, the fond memories of love, laughter and special moments soften the heartache. There is nothing like the blessing of a great Mom. God Bless, Valerie Bentel
Valerie,
I appreciate your thoughtfulness at a very difficult time. There is so much truth in what you said. The blessings of a great mom are endless, and I have the luxury of many years memories to reflect. My hope is memories, time, prayer, and friendships like yours ease the pain. Many thanks for your words.