Martha Ann (Thomas) Russell

Martha Ann Thomas Russell “Maw Maw”, 81 years old, of Rockwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2022.  Martha was born on August 9, 1940 in Anson County to the late Hallman Craig and Cornelia Little Thomas.

Martha had a strong faith. She was an active member and the last surviving charter member of Temple Independent Baptist Church.  Martha was known for her biscuit making and her green thumb.  She loved sewing, quilting, gardening and traveling.

Ms. Russell was predeceased in death by her husband, John William Russell in 2020.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Teresa Bailey and her husband Gary “Chubby”, Helen Clay, and Karen Leazer and her husband Jerry; her brothers, Conway Thomas and his wife Marty and Larry Thomas; her sister, Sandra Faulkner; her grandchildren, Jessica Hathcock, Clinton Lesley, Kristina Kee and her husband Chris, Jonathan Lang and his wife Johanna and John Clay; and her great grandchildren, Tyler, Kylie, Jonah, McKinley, and Carson; her brothers-in-law, Cecil Russell and his wife Flossie and Kenneth Russell and his wife Laraine; her sister-in-law, Doris Russell and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 6-8pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home.  A funeral service celebrating her life will take place on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 2pm at Temple Independent Baptist Church, 201 E 12th St, Kannapolis, NC 28083, officiated by Rev. Terry Dietz.  After the service, entombment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com