Mary Elizabeth Martin
July 12, 1939 ~ September 9, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary Elizabeth Martin, 74, of Asheville, died Monday, September 9, 2013.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Marcus (Monk) and Mary Conner Shaft. She was also preceded in death by siblings Barbara and Charlie Shaft.
Mrs. Martin was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, David Martin; daughters Jerrie Hightower (Alex), Tracy Johnson (Robert Carroll), and Elizabeth Crowe (Rex); son Terry Johnson (Michelle); grandchildren Justin, Travis, Chris, Candis, Jessica, Stacey, and Jake; great-grandchildren Macie and Madison; sister Natalie Shaft; and brothers Richard Shaft and Jack Shaft.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. Her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church Friday, prior to the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
As I remember Mary I can say she was always so full of life. Working with her was always fun because you never knew what to expect. I have to thank her for introducing me to my life long best friend her sister Natalie. Phillip and I want the family to know we have all of them in our prayers. To Mary we say good night and hope to see you again my friend.God bless.
On Monday morning the Lord opened his pearly gates and welcomed my grandmother into his kingdom. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten and I know when I look into the star filled sky she will be shining down on me. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace and suffer no more. Love you always and forever.
Mary was one fine lady. She loved all her family very much. I grew up with her and went to Hall Fletcher and Lee Edwards with her. I remember when her wonderful sister Barbara was killed in that car wreck fifty years ago. They are back together again. God bless her family. Bill Waddell
Mary was such a beautiful person who was
my friend since we were at Hall Fletcher in
the early 50’s. Heaven has gained a wonderful addition. My sympathies go out
to her family.
David ,Liz, Jerrie ,Terry &Tracy, We are so sorry for your loss , Mary was such an amazing lady. I have so many memories from being at your house when I was younger to working with her for many years.. She will be missed heaven has gained an angel ! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love & Kim & Darryl Pike
David ,Liz, Jerrie ,Terry &Tracy, We are so sorry for your loss , Mary was such an amazing lady. I have so many memories from being at your house when I was younger to working with her for many years.. She will be missed heaven has gained an angel ! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love & Kim & Darryl Pike
Mary was such a sweet lady! She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with David and the family. She was also a good friend to my mother. Take care. Love and God Bless you!
Dear Liz,Rex,Jessica, and Jake,
My heart,thoughts,prayers, and love are with you all as you go through these difficult times. I love you all so much, and i am here for you anytime, any hour, of any given day. I know your mom was a wonderful lady Liz, because you are the most wonderful woman I know.
All our love, Sally,Kenny,Maggie,Charlie,and SallyAnne
We send our love and prayers to the family of Mary Martin. I appreciate Mary always being friendly and kind to me (June Kay) as I dearly loved her precious parents, and love Natalie, Rick and Edith and all her family. She was a beautiful lady like her Mom.
DAVE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARY WE HAVE BEEN NEIGHBORS FOR A LONG TIME SHE WILL BE MISSED DAVE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I KNOW IT WILL BE A SAD TIME BUT PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH IT.
Remembering a beautiful lady that had an amazing spirit. She will be sorely missed.
Mary was the best looking woman in west Asheville and a good person,it was my honor to have know her.
Mary it was good to know such a sweet lady and hard worker , prayers goes to her family .
David & Family: Our prayers are with you as you adjust to life without Mary. It was our pleasure to have known Mary, such a sweet and caring person. She was ready for God’s kingdom and will no longer have to struggle to breathe. Cherish the many memories you have made until you meet again.
My family and I will miss Mary. She was a lovely lady with such a sweet spirit. Her family will be in our prayers as we all remember what a special person she was.
Terry,Jerri,Liz,and Traci, I am so sorry to hear about your mom.
I have so many great memories of our youth together. Your mother always treated me like her own child and was very good to me !
I love all of you and pray God will see you thru this difficult time. Nahum 1:7
TERRY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR MOM AND DAD WERE ALWAYS SO GOOD TO ME THEY TREATED ME AS THERE OWN MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME WE LOVE YOU
Are thoughts and prayers are with you all
We will miss Mary’s sweet smile and her infectious laughter. Lisa loved always spending the night with Jerry. There was never a dull moment and were always on the go. A lot of fun times!
Are thoughts and prayers are with you all
We will miss Mary’s sweet smile and her infectious laughter. Lisa loved always spending the night with Jerry. There was never a dull moment and were always on the go. A lot of fun times!
Dear Johnson family,
Just found out to day that your sweet mom had passed on. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this sad time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Kim and Mike Dawson
Mary Ilove you. I have so many great memories of us. Friends to the end (about 50 years). Save me a seat. There has never been a sweeter person on this earth and good and what more can one say about another. I am glad you are at rest.
Mamma,
Everyday since Sept 9 2013 I’ve wished I could maybe rub your back one more time. I’ve thought a lot about the time we spent together, especially the last 5 months. We had so many conversations, so many laughs, so many ups, not many downs because we were determined to stay positive so you could get well. You stayed positive Mom and for that we were able to make memories that keep me going and yet those memories keep me wondering if I really in a bad dream? I don’t know why mom but I don’t want to smile anymore, I want you back soooo bad. I wasn’t ready for this. I just want to talk again. I want us to go to Jason’s Deli again, I want us to play checkers again. I miss you more than I ever thought I could. Please come in my dreams! I miss you
JJ
I love you Mommy………..I miss you soooooooooooooo
sitting here thanking bout you mom. Miss you like crazy