Gertrude Martin Britt

1920 - 2017

Gertrude Martin Britt obituary, 1920-2017, Windermere, FL

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Baldwin-Fairchild Winter Garden Funeral Home

428 E Plant St

Winter Garden, Florida

Gertrude Britt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

GERTRUDE “TRUDY” MARTIN BRITT



Gertrude “Trudy” Martin Britt was born on Feb. 22, 1920, in Stanton, Ky. She passed away on May 15, 2017.



She was the eldest of four daughters to the late Gother and Nora Martin. The family moved to Florida in 1924. There she met and married Morgan Ward Britt. They had four children together.



Besides her family being the joy of her life, she enjoyed fishing on Lake Butler and was an avid golfer. She looked forward to playing golf on her birthday yearly with her children and was able to play until her 92nd birthday.



She is survived by children, Ward (Judy), Bonnie Johnson (Mark) and Neil (Karen) and was predeceased by her son Bruce. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three younger sisters, Bonnie Clifton, Reba Talbot and Joanne Kirchoff.



There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 Oakland Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Oakland Presbyterian Church.

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May 23, 2017

To the family of Gertrude Britt. My husband and I moved to Oakland, Fl in 1962. My husband was born and raised in Winter His name is Virgil Shofner. Garden. He knew Ward and Gertrude well. I had always heard about all the things she was involved in. She was what every "LADY" should want to be. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. she was sweet loving and kind. praying for all of you. Family I am sorry for your loss. Glenda Shofner

May 19, 2017

Donna

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May God comfort your hearts and help you through the tears and pain. 2 Thess 2:16,17

May 19, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. It is my prayer that you find comfort in knowing that God is near, ready to be a refuge in this distressful time. Psalm 9:9.

May 18, 2017

Dan Kuhl

Trudy was absolutely one of the greatest Ladies ever! Always a firebrand, you never doubted her feelings or opinion on anything because she would smile, give you her very honest laugh, and tell you. When she called me her "son", it made my heart whole, and happy. Her leaving will leave a space that will never heal. I'm a better person for having known her.

Rest Sweet Lady. You've earned it.

May 18, 2017

Heather Kuhl

Trudy! It's hard to believe that I can't just drop in and visit you! I love you, and will miss you all the time. Thank you for your love and friendship. Thank you for welcoming me into the Thursday Evening Widow's Club after Bruce passed. So strong and feisty- thank you for your stories about being a young bride during WWII. I will miss swimming at your house, your chicken salad, your brutal honesty, how much you love your children and grandchildren, So many things. I miss you.
Love, Heather

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2:00 p.m.

Oakland Presbyterian Church

218 Oakland Ave., FL

Funeral services provided by:

Baldwin-Fairchild Winter Garden Funeral Home

428 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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