Martha Washington

MARTHA WASHINGTON was born on October 6, 1934 to the late Johnnie Washington and Geneva Washington Clark in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the third of four children (Rosie Johnson), Geneva Russell and the late Johnnie Washington, Jr.). Martha was married to her late, beloved husband George Washington for 21 years. Martha departed this life and is resting in the celestial realm of the Lord on January 1, 2021, after battling a brief illness. Martha was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. She began working at an early age at Bickford's Restaurant where she stayed for 5 years. Martha than began her career at Western Electric Company, retiring after 30 years of service. She returned to work as a Receptionist at the former Rouse Company located in the Legg Mason building at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, where she also worked for 30 years, until her retirement in March 2020. Martha gave her life to Christ at an early age and remained committed to pleasing God. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible. Her life demonstrated love, kindness, and generosity. Martha was a true representation of how one should live a Christian life. Martha enjoyed being around older people, which is one reason she joined the Senior Choir at Friendship Baptist Church at the age of 13. She late became a member at Southern Baptist Church in 1967, where she joined the Early Morning Choir and was asked by the late Pastor Nathaniel Higgs to be the President in 1975. Martha remained in that role for 40 years and later became the co-President of the Sanctuary Choir, formerly known as the Early Morning Choir, after being asked by current pastor, Bishop Donte' Hickman. She was also a member of the Hospitality Committee and faithfully attended weekly Bible Study and Saturday/Sunday school classes. Martha loved to travel with her church family to plays at Sight & Sounds in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and on trips to Hawaii, Israel, Rome, Florence, Italy, Spain, among many other places. She also enjoyed spending time and reminiscing about old times with family and friends during holiday gatherings and special occasions. You knew Martha was having a good time when you heard her high pitch laughter. Mather gave unselfishly, spending her free time visiting the sick at nursing homes, hospitals, and financially supporting organizations such as the Helping Up Missions. She always provided spiritual wisdom and guidance, without judgement to those who stood in need of it. Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory and legacy; two sisters, Rosie Johnson and Geneva Russell; three stepchildren, Scott Washington (wife, Nicole), Georgette Washington and Renee Travis; three step-grandchildren; several nieces(one she raised, Bernice Washington); great nieces, nephews, great nephews; one devoted great nephew, Scottie Washington (wife Alicia); four best friends, Lucy Simon, Joyce Wilkins, Mary Best and the late Connie Holberth; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Martha Washington

October 6, 1934 - January 1, 2021