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Martha Venters McGraw

Martha Venters McGraw

  • October 5, 1930 - January 23, 2012
  • Albany, Georgia
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“Mary spoke so often of her aunt. She adored and respected her soooo much. ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Robin - Ellicott City,, MD

“What a Virtous Woman!! Proverbs 31:10-31 King James Version (KJV)  10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Nancy Fraklin - Albany, GA

“Nancy, Jay and family, Our sincere condolonces for the passing of your dear Aunt. May she rest in peace. God bless you always. ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Larry & Cristina Dillard - Albany, GA

“My family and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Martha McGraw. She was truly a ray of sunshine to others everywhere she went. I remember her...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Joanne Pruszynski - Easton, PA

“You are special and you will be missed. I asked my mama to look for you and show you around. ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Pat Thompson - Albany, GA

“Martha was one of the kindest women I have ever met. Always a smile and eager to make you feel welcome. Her love of her family and Christ Jesus...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Bonnie - Tampa, FL - friend

“Dear Martha, in my book, you will always be a beautiful bird who doesn't think twice about how to fly. You just do it, trusting you'll be lifted...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Lucille Giovingo - McLean, VA

“The passing of Martha is a great loss to her friends and family. She was a woman of vision and one of the most compassionate souls I have ever had...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Celeste

“Miss Martha was a wonderful person; a lady in every sense of the word and she will be missed. ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Angel Bradford - Albany, GA

“I was lucky enough to meet Miss Martha while I worked for her friend, Joan Mazur. She was an amazing woman. Please accept my deepest sympathy and...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Connie Lundy - Albany, GA

“I remember sitting on the rooftop porch of the beach house in Florida as a child, and our sweeping conversations about the meaning of the universe as...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Matthew Kramer

“Nancy, Jay and all of the family I feel like a part of my own family has passed. I have been loving Martha for such a long time. She has been my...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Lidia White - Albany, GA - friend

“I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. Martha was a wonderful woman, and I valued her friendship. May the Lord be with you in your time of...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Dan Hill - Albany, GA - Friend

“Nancy and family: We were so sorry to hear about your Aunt Martha. We have a lot of fond memories of our familes growing up together. You will be...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Landra Wills McCrary - FL

“My condolences to her family. Martha was an amazing and strong woman. I greatly admired her and it was a pleasure to work with her at Century 21. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Wendy (Rhinebolt) matthews - GA

“I will not ever forget Ms. Martha as a neighbor and friend. She was like a ray of sunshine and a wonderful friend who encouraged me, prayed for me...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Carol York - Albany, GA


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Mrs. Martha Venters McGraw, of Albany died Monday at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday 1:00PM at St. Teresa's Catholic Church with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Revs. Finbarr Stanton, Stephen Pontzer, Ben Dallas and Deacon Jay Dallas will be officiating.
Born in Birmingham, AL, Mrs. McGraw lived in Albany most of her life where she retired from Management from Southern Bell after 35 years. She also retired as a Real Estate Agent from Century 21.
Mrs. McGraw was a very active member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. She was a Board Member of Catholic Council of Women, Board of Catholic Friends and was a Lector and Communion Minister. She also served with The Cancer Society for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Mae Venters, two brothers Vernon Venters and Herbert Winfield Venters Jr. Two sisters Marion Joiner Cannon and Margaret Venters Breeden; a nephew William Joseph Baker.
Survivors include Nancy Joiner Dallas and her husband Jay of Arlington, GA; a nephew Robert W. McNew and his wife Betty of Mobile, AL; 11 great nephews and nieces and 14 great-great nephews and nieces; also her poodle Sassy.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Claire's Neighbors in need 2005 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Albany, GA or Graceway Recovery Center, P.O. Box 32, Albany, GA 31702 or Birthright of Albany, 413 Lucille St. Albany, GA 31707.
A Rosary service will be held Tuesday 6:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern with vistitation to follow at Kimbrell-Stern.