Martha George
Martha P. George, 91, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, died at her home on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Martha will remember her gentle kindness, and loyal devotion to her family and friends. On June 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Paul Eugene George. This year they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage.
She was a Red Cross Gray Lady, substitute teacher in both Jr. High and High school in Chattanooga, East Ridge, and Hamilton County. She loved tatting, counted cross stitching, painting, ceramics, and other crafts. She loved to play board games and work puzzles. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years to children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, N. J. and Bertha Pardue.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Eugene George, her daughter, Marilyn Smith (Larry) of Dayton, TN, and her son, Paul George II (Vivian) of Powell, Ohio and one sister, Lea (William) Montgomery of Jacksonville, FL, three grandchildren, Michael Smith (Mindy), Jeanette Tysinger (Staurt), and Eric George; and four great-grandchildren (Alexis, Hallie, and Koelar Smith and Lucas Tysinger; as well as two loved nephews and on loved niece; two special friends, Ruby and Marie Denham and many church and neighborhood families and friends.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, and 12-1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the funeral home with Dr. Rev. Robert I. Gallety officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made sent in memory of Martha George to the local Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22, Chattanooga, TN 37421, Brainerd Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 8159, Chattanooga, TN 37414, or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Martha George