Martha Lou (Ward) Pierce (abt. 1928 - 2008)

Born about 1 Oct 1928 in Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Died 5 Mar 2008 at about age 79 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States

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Biography

PIERCE (ABERNETHY,WARD), MARTHA LOU- Of Jackson, passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Hospice Home of Jackson, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, age 79 years. Survived by three daughters, Barbara (Rick Canine) Abernethy, Carol (Bob) Eadie, Jane (James Terry Jr.) Winright; eight grandchildren, Mark and Mike Chaffin, Bobby Eadie, Sarah Keel, Kevin Winright Jr. , Brian, Courtney and Mindy Flintoft; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Balkenbusch and Judy Guilfoil; two brothers, Charles "Tom" Ward and Michael Ward; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Max D. Pierce and daughter, Linda Flintoft. Martha was a member of the Polish Falcons, past president of the Goodyear Women's Club, member of the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary and the First Presbyterian Church. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. According to her wishes, Mrs. Pierce has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m. at the Desnoyer Funeral Home. Pastor Galen Grulke officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hospice Home of Jackson, 2150 Kingsbrooke Dr., Jackson, MI 49202 or the Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Church in Howell would be appreciated.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. www.Mlive.com/obits

Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 118 years

Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot on Mar. 9, 2008.

Martha Unknown ... ^[1]

Note

Martha's marriage license application shows her birthdate as March 1, 1928. Martha's grave marker shows her birthdate as October 1, 1928.

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Janice Hardin, Jul 26, 2011

• Janice Hardin, firsthand knowledge. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Janice and others.

• "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4Z3-53F : accessed 23 January 2023), Martha L Ward in household of Charles T Ward, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 228, sheet 29A, line 43, family 400, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1878; FHL microfilm 2,341,612.

• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3LK-33W : 3 August 2022), Jack D Charles and Martha Ward, 11 Apr 1946; citing Steuben, Indiana, United States, Marriage License, Indiana Commission on Public Records, Indianapolis; FHL microfilm 005329157.

• "United States Census, 1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6FS8-BK28 : accessed 23 January 2023), Martha Lou Charles in household of Jack Darwin Charles, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States; NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132010754/martha-l-pierce: accessed 23 January 2023), memorial page for Martha L Pierce (1 Oct 1928–5 Mar 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 132010754, citing Fairview Cemetery, Tompkins, Jackson County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by April May (contributor 47106490).