Martha Gravenor, age 91, from Hartly, DE passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Martha was born on February 27, 1928 in Clayton, DE to the late Ernest Wyatt and Martha Elizabeth (Caroll) Pusey. Martha worked for Woolworths for 25 years until it closed and then worked at Cannons Baking Store where she picked up herContinue Reading
Martha Gravenor, age 91, from Hartly, DE passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Martha was born on February 27, 1928 in Clayton, DE to the late Ernest Wyatt and Martha Elizabeth (Caroll) Pusey.
Martha worked for Woolworths for 25 years until it closed and then worked at Cannons Baking Store where she picked up her love of baking and decorating cakes for friends and making candy. She also enjoyed crocheting and was a great cook. Martha was a devoted mother and loved taking care of her family.
Martha is survived by her children: Woodrow Gravenor, Selby Gravenor and Joy Riale; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Sewell John Gravenor, Jr.; son, Sewell Gravenor III; daughter, Diana Sweetman; and two brothers and two sisters.
A celebration of Martha’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 9, 2020 at R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home 122 West Main Street Newark, DE 19711 where friends and family may start visiting at 10:00 a.m. A burial will immediately follow at Head of Christiana Cemetery.
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left a message on January 6, 2020:
Gladys Medina
left a message on January 2, 2020:
Mrs.Gravenor so sorry to hear you passed. But one thing for sure you lived a full life and enjoyed your Family & Loved them Always. I will Always remember you making My Baby shower cake which was both delicious & beautiful. I certainly wish I had jad the chance to tell you how much I respected you Woody & Joy coming to Moms services that meant something very special to me as I know it would've Mom as well. I know youre in Heaven for the Sweet woman you were please give my love.to All and enjoy your New Glorious Life like you desrve. Love & Always Rememberd Gladys Medina RIP❤
Audrey Hamm
left a message on January 2, 2020:
Joy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was a delightful lady and she made my wedding cake, which was beautifully prepared. Martha and my mother (Leona) worked at Woolworth's together for many years. They would gather and have a lunch outing occasionally. She will be truly missed. Audrey Hamm (Leona Smith's daughter)
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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a loved one
left a message on January 6, 2020:
Gladys Medina
left a message on January 2, 2020:
Mrs.Gravenor so sorry to hear you passed. But one thing for sure you lived a full life and enjoyed your Family & Loved them Always. I will Always remember you making My Baby shower cake which was both delicious & beautiful. I certainly wish I had jad the chance to tell you how much I respected you Woody & Joy coming to Moms services that meant something very special to me as I know it would've Mom as well. I know youre in Heaven for the Sweet woman you were please give my love.to All and enjoy your New Glorious Life like you desrve. Love & Always Rememberd Gladys Medina RIP❤
Audrey Hamm
left a message on January 2, 2020:
Joy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was a delightful lady and she made my wedding cake, which was beautifully prepared. Martha and my mother (Leona) worked at Woolworth's together for many years. They would gather and have a lunch outing occasionally. She will be truly missed. Audrey Hamm (Leona Smith's daughter)
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.