Celebrating the life of
Martha Dyches Pierce Owens
November 22, 1940 - June 21, 2017
Martha Dyches Pierce Owens, 76, of St. Joseph, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born November 22, 1940 in Savannah, GA to Conrad Pierce and Martha Dyches Pierce. She lived in Georgia for most of her life, recently moving to Missouri with her husband.
She is a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1958. She spent many years working in the banking industry. Her passions were her family, garden and her pets. Her motto was, “life is good”, and she lived her life to the fullest.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Harold “Butch” Owens, mother, Martha Dyches Pierce Fedderwitz of Savannah, GA; three daughters, Kathleen Hand (Ken) of Cumming, GA, Karin Brown (Eddie) of Tifton, GA and Susan Patterson (Marty) of Alpharetta, GA and son John Stuart Geriner (Lee) of Albany, GA. Four grandsons, two granddaughters and six great grandchildren; two sisters, Betsy Handline (Lee) of Deland, FL, Sandra Golden (Catherine Gilbert) of Savannah, GA, brother, Conrad Paiton Pierce (Rebecca) of Greenville, SC, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation at 11:00 am, funeral service at 12:00 pm on June 27, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.
Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in her memory to the Humane Society.
May the God of peace comfort you during this difficult time (Philippians 4:6,7). Take comfort in God's promise to do away with pain, suffering and death (Revelation 21:3,4). My condolences to the Owens family.
- Tucker, Locust Grove, GA
So sorry to hear of Martha's passing.
- Bill "Willie" Frank, Savannah, GA
I have such fond memories of my Aunt. She was always fun to be around. Her and my mother Betsy visited me while stationed in Italy. years ago. We traveled around Europe for two weeks, laughing and just having fun. She loved it and it's always been a special memory for me. We are saddened by her passing and she will be missed. Rest In Peace Aunt Martha. Love, your Nephew.
- Grove Smith III, Las Veegas, Nv
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.
- Eleanor Courtney Reece , Saint Joseph , MO
May the God of peace comfort you during this difficult time (Philippians 4:6,7). Take comfort in God's promise to do away with pain, suffering and death (Revelation 21:3,4). My condolences to the Owens family.
- Tucker, Locust Grove, GA
So sorry to hear of Martha's passing.
- Bill "Willie" Frank, Savannah, GA
I have such fond memories of my Aunt. She was always fun to be around. Her and my mother Betsy visited me while stationed in Italy. years ago. We traveled around Europe for two weeks, laughing and just having fun. She loved it and it's always been a special memory for me. We are saddened by her passing and she will be missed. Rest In Peace Aunt Martha. Love, your Nephew.
- Grove Smith III, Las Veegas, Nv
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.
- Eleanor Courtney Reece , Saint Joseph , MO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
