Flower Attendants Granddaughters Pall Bearers Grandsons 
We the family of Mrs. Martita J. Ross extends our love and heartfelt app,eciation to everyone who made 
a phone call, gave a donation, fixed a dish, sent a flower or made a visit. We thank you from the bottom 
of our hearts for your support and kindness during our time of need. 
Services Provided By 
GUS THORNHILL FUNERAL H OME, INC. 
1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive East Point, Georgia 30344 
 
OfLife For 
Mrs. Martha J. Ross 
Saturday, April 17, 2004 11:00 O'Clock A.M. 
Grant Chapel A M E Church 1319 Holcomb Avenue, East Point, Georgia 30344 
Rev. B. A. Hart, Pastor 
Officiating 
 
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Mrs. Martha J. Ross was born July 11, 1930 to Rosa D . and the late George 
Smith, the third of 4 children born to this union. 
l\Iartha was educated by the ..-\tlanta Public School System and lived her life in both East Point and ..-\tlanta, Georgia. 
Bap tized at an early age at St. Paul .AME Church, but she later joined New Grants Temple ..--\:0-.IE Church where she maintained her membership until her deatl1. 
Martha was a vibrant and creative spirit. Among her hobbies and interests were indoor and outdoor gardening, sewing, interior decorating and her prime passion, shopping. She was a member of the renowned Georgia .i\Iass Choir for a while. She had a God-given spirit, which opened her heart and the love in it to help those in need unselfishly. She served as "God Mother" to numerous young children during her long life. 
Her father, brother and son G arland preceded her in death. The Lord called Martha to eternal rest on April 13, 2004. 
She leaves to cherish her m em ory: Mother, Mrs. Rosa D. Smith; Children - Charles (Mary), Godfrey Bernard, Beverly (Mundo), Yvonne, Anita, Kim and Juaquita; Sister - Mrs. Dorothy Hatton; Brother - Mr. Samuel Dorsey; 21 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, countless friends, godchildren and many others who reaped the benefits of Martha's love. 
Gone is theface we love so dear Silen t is the voice we loved to hear. Too far away fro m sight or speech Bu t no t too far for our thoughts to reach. 
Happy and smiling, always content Loved and respected where ever she went. 
Always willing, thoughtful and kind Wha t a beautiful memon; she left behind. 
Love, Your Grandchildren 
 
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Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
Hy mn of Celebration 
 
Grant Chapel AME Choir 
 
Scripture 
 
Rev. B. A. Hart New and 0 ld Testament Readings 
 
So lo 
 
Ms. Lisa Beasley 
 
Reflections ofLife 
 
Ms. Deborah J. Thompson 
 
Remarks **(3 minutes please)** Reviewing of Obituary 
 
Friends and Family 
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(Read Silently) 
 
Eulogy 
 
Rev. B. A. Hart 
 
A cknow ledge m ents 
 
IN TER MEN T 
Carver Memorial Gardens 350 Upper Riverdale Road 
Jonesboro, GA 30236