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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Martha Marshall

Martha Marshall Jones Profile Photo

Jones

Feb 12, 1925 — Jan 3, 2022

Philadelphia

Obituary

Martha Mae Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep the night of January 3rd., 2022 at the age of 88. Her final days were spent surrounded by family.

Martha was born on February 10, 1924, in Sellers, South Carolina to the late Benjamin and Louise Cooper.
Martha was one of nine children. The Cooper children were Thomas, Mary Etta, Levi, William, Sarah, Benjamin Jr., George and Annie.  Her siblings also preceded her in death.
Martha received her education in Sellers South Carolina. In the year of 1950, she relocated to Philadelphia, PA with her family.
Martha gained employment at Suburban Factory where she continued to work for 15 years until they closed.  After the job at the factory closed she became a housewife until her passing.
Martha attended  Morris Brown AME Church. She met the love of her life Walter Gordon in  the late 1950's; and from this relationship two children were born: Elaine and Walter Gordon; and they were raised in Philadelphia P.A.
Later in life she met her husband Hayward Jones. They were married for 16 years until he preceded her in death in the year 1988.
Martha loved being around her family entertaining, and cooking for a host of family members and friends. Martha and her granddaughter (Ryan) had a very special bond. Her memories will be cherished and kept alive by her family and friends.
Martha is survived by her children: Elaine Pearce and Walter Gordon; five grandchildren: Chenice Rykard, Ryan Kelly, Walter Morton, Linda Morton, and Devon Gordon; ten great-grandchildren,  as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lovingly & Prayerfully Submitted,

The Family

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Tuesday

Chelten Hills Cemetery

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