Obituary: Funeral Arrangements Have Been Made for Martena H. Williams

Martena H. Williams, age 77, of Jefferson, Ga., formerly of Snellville, Ga., passed away August 9, 2012. 

Martena graduated from Miami Jackson High School and attended the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where she received her nursing degree. 

She married Glenn C. Williams and was married to him for 39 years when she lost him due to a heart attack.  The family moved to Snellville with their three children in 1979. 

Martena owned and operated Williams Home Medical Supplies in Snellville for eleven years. She was an active member of the community until her health failed.  She was a member of Annistown Road Baptist Church, working with the Doll Ministry and Egleston’s Children’s Hospital.  She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Snellville O.E.S. Senior Friends Club, Snellville Keenagers and Mended Hearts Organization. 

Martena was truly a remarkable lady who never met a stranger.  Martena, was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, youngest son, John S. Williams, oldest son, C. Mark Williams.  She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law, Teena and Herb Fowler of Jefferson; grandchildren, Malorie W. Patterson of Blue Ridge, Jessica N. Fowler of Jefferson, Justin B. Williams of Jefferson; 2 great grandchildren.   A Funeral Service Celebrating the Life of Martena H. Williams will be held Saturday, August 11at 3:00PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1PM until service time, at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Doll Ministry at Annistown RoadBaptist Church in memory of Martena H. Williams.  Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

This information was provided by Tom Wages Funeral Service.