Martha Warren

Snow Camp Martha Sue Guthrie Warren, age 79, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 6, 2014 at her home. She was known to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved and loved her as Mama, Grannie, Sugar and other endearments. She was the daughter of Henry Claiborne Guthrie and Haddessie Clarice Foster Guthrie, both deceased. She was married to David L. Warren Sr. for 48 years until his death. She is survived by daughters, Debbie Phillips Gene of Snow Camp, Patty Lynn Warren of Snow Camp; sons, David Michael Warren Maria of Lawton, OK and David Lee Warren Jr. Gwen of Snow Camp; twelve grandchildren, Brian Phillips Laura, Christy Gill Drew, Ashley Dillon Christy, Brittany Townsend, Jessie Boykin, Sara Warren, David Anthony Warren, Cody Lee Warren, Steven Freshwater, Tony Freshwater, Joshua Freshwater and Kelly Freshwater; thirteen great-grandchildren; Ella and Arianna Phillips, Hunter McBane, Taylor and Peyton Sue Gill, Olivia, Jody, Kendra, Zach, Jacob, Samuel, Cassie and Heath; sisters, Barbara Chester Jerry, Carolyn Parrish, Velsie McAdams; brothers Donald L. Guithrie Enola, David Guthrie Glenda and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her youngest daughter, Jenny Freshwater; her grandsons, Curtis Wayne Warren and Tripp Phillips; older sister, Zenna-Rae Hunley, brothers, Claiborne Gene Guthrie and Desmond Foster. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory on South Church Street in Burlington. A private burial will be held 2pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery. Martha was a 1953 graduate of Graham High School. She remained in touch with classmates and friends through their reunions, of which she enjoyed and seldom ever missed attending. An avid and talented before her retirement, she set and may still hold a few records set at the former Burlington Lanes. She loved to read and was well known on site at the county libraries and was a woodworker, craftsperson, and enjoyed sewing. She was most content spending time in her work shop turning thrift store finds and recycled items into gifts for anyone who liked them and special gifts for her kids, grandchildren and sisters. She took on projects that most women her age would not attempt, but as she said: "It takes me a while; I just "piddle" at them until I get done". She just recently redecorated her bathrooms!! She enjoyed trips to the beach with her sisters so very much. They were a force to be reckoned with if there was a thrift store or yard sale sighted on the way as a 3 hour trip could take all day, but they loved it. She enjoyed family beach trips, cookouts and birthdays. Anytime she had her family around, she was very happy. She loved Washington Redskins Football and was an avid fan for decades. Everyone knew when the game was on; SHE WAS NOT TO BE DISTURBED! Her last couples of years were filled with loss and heartaches. On her bulletin board in her office was found the following quote Arthur Unknown; "Each of us is born into this life, with a light inside of us. What is most important is to never let that light go out, because when you do, it means you've lost yourself to the darkness". Mama, we will keep your light burning in each of us!