Ms. Martha Helen McDowell, age 85, of Stockbridge GA., passed away, August 5th, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Martha was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for over 35 years. Her life was devoted to her family, friends and community. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Frederick McDowell. Martha loved animals and was devoted to her dog Dusty and cat Mac.
She is survived by her son and girlfriend Wes Mcdowell and Susan Neglia, grandson and wife Adam and Ashley McDowell, great grandchildren Ellis and Reeves McDowell and sister Shirley Coxen.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, 142 College St. Jonesboro Ga. Minister Allen Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until service time the day of the service A graveside service will be held at 11am August 12th, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald GA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Streetpaws animal rescue at 250 Cleveland St. Locust Grove Ga. 30248 or at streetpaws.org.