Martha Jane Snead Surrett
Martha Jane Snead Surrett, age 75 of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014.
Martha was born on February 5, 1939 in Rockingham, N.C. to John and Nell Snead.
She graduated from Rockingham High School in 1957, attended Wingate Junior College and graduated from Carson-Newman College in 1962. She worked for Brainerd Baptist Kindergarten and Chattanooga State Child Development Center. She was a long-time member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Martha is survived by her three daughters - Leslie Wilson (Tony), Cristi Beckner (David), and Kerri Latil (David); two grandsons - Tim Wilson (Leah) and Daniel Wilson; three sisters and one brother - Catherine Ballard of Nashville, NC, Joyce Bridges of Rockingham, NC, Brenda Snead of Chattanooga, TN and Michael Snead (Eunice) of Alexandria, VA; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, LeRoy; brothers and sisters Virginia Snead, Monroe Snead, Mildred Snead, Doris Snead Coble, Gray Snead Meggs, and Glen Snead.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-1 p.m at the East Chapel.
The funeral service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. The service will be led by Rev David Beckner and David Latil.
A graveside service at White Pine Cemetery will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in White Pine, TN led by Rev. Dr Tony Wilson.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts be made to The Oak Project, Chattanooga, TN or The Jamaica Missions Team of White Oak Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.