BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Martha Hamrick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2017.

IRMO - Martha Cook Hamrick, 79 passed away Thursday, August 23, 2017.



Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Woodfield Park Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Phillips officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.



Martha was born June 1, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Floyd and Ruby Bagley Cook. She was a graduate of the University of North Georgia and was an educator in the school system until she became a devoted wife and mother. She travelled the world alongside her husband but her heart remained in Springplace, Ga., where she grew up.



In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Eugene Marcus Cook.



Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Charles J. Hamrick, Sr.; children, Charles “C.J.” Hamrick, Jr (Melinda) and Sharon Hamrick Johnson (Calvin); grandchildren; Jacob F. Hamrick, Em C. Hamrick and Grace E. Johnson; and a sister, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Dipboye.



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August 25, 2017

Pat Newman

My deepest sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 25, 2017

Marie Bouknight

Mr. Joe, Sharon, Chuck, & Family,
I am so sorry. Ms. Martha had to be one of the sweetest & most special persons I have ever known. I was in NHC for Rehab. after knee replacement, April & May 2015. Had the pleasure of rooming with her. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. May The Lord give you his comfort, peace, & strength. Love to all,

August 24, 2017

Judy Singletary

Martha will always be in my memories. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the honor of meeting and being friends with. May God bless and comfort each of you in the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. You will are in my prayers.

August 24, 2017

May the God of all çomfort help you and your family through this sad time 2 cor 1:3

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