Martha Gale Rambo

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JOHNSON CITY - Martha Gale Rambo Holden, age 86, Johnson City, (formerly of Elizabethton where she spent most of her life), passed away peacefully on Sunday November 12, 2017 and is safely in the arms of her Lord.

She was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Earl Tipton & Ruth Reece Rambo.

Martha was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and Steed College. She was a secretary for Johnson City Insurance Company, (formerly Wofford Brothers), where she worked for State Representative James H. Quillen. She was executive secretary to two past presidents of Elizabethton Federal Savings and Loan Association in Elizabethton. She completed her working career as a secretary at the Carter County Court Clerk's Office.

She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton. She loved the Lord and provided a listening ear to many friends and family members through the years, always ready to give encouragement and love.

Martha was a very community-oriented individual. She was a member of the Woman's Civic Club for many years where she served in several capacities including past president. She was a volunteer with the American Heart Association and was a delegate to the State American Heart Association Annual Meeting.

In addition to her parents and brother James Samuel "Jim" Rambo, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bill Holden.

Those remaining to cherish Martha's memory include: a daughter & son-in-law: Mikki & Rocky Crowe of Johnson City, a grandson: Weston Crowe of Johnson City, a sister: Earline Barron of Petaluma, California, a sister-in-law: Shirley Rambo of Elizabethton, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and beloved dog, Addie.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Delbert Storie officiating. Burial will follow the service. Music will be provided by Mr. Josh Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Rocky Crowe, Weston Crowe, Jason Poteat, Jeff Renfrow, Richard Carter and Ryne Carter. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Steven Trivett, Douglas Trivett, David Ryan, Dr. Marc Bowen, Richard Fries, Matthew Bowen, Jonathan Bowen, Stephen Fries, Devon Carter, Jake Trivett, Kim Honeycutt and Spanky Honeycutt.

The family would like to express appreciation to all the wonderful people who assisted in the care of Martha. Care-givers include: Amedisys Hospice– especially Vanessa Fletcher, Sonya Astaneh, Karen Martin, Chaplain Ed Talley and all the great staff including Dr. Jeffrey Hopland and the hospice staff who cared for her in her final days; personal care-givers and C.N.A.'s-Jackie Jarrett, Shannon Frazier, Cheryl Frazier, Christine Humphrey and Heidi McClintock; and the caring staff at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton. A special thank you goes to Reverend Delbert and Mrs. Storie for the love they showed to Martha in her later years.

Earl married Ruth O. Reece on 22 Dec 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Daniel Boone Reece and Frances Eliza Wilson) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Venie F. Shoun on 5 Jul 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Venie (daughter of John Hamilton Shoun and Eliza Jane Goodwin) was born on 6 Jul 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Frances Eliza Wilson about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elvia Olivene "Ollie" Shoun on 4 Nov 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elvia (daughter of Andrew Garfield Shoun and Elizabeth "Betsy" Powell) was born on 31 Aug 1836 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jun 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was run over by a train in Doeville.

John married Eliza Jane Goodwin on 23 May 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Allen Goodwin and Catherine Heaton) was born on 25 Jan 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin-Shouns Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Katherine Caroline Wagner on 27 Feb 1845 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Katherine (daughter of David Haga Wagner and Rachel Shoun) was born on 1 Sep 1826 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Catharine is living with her son David in the 1900 Johnson County, TN Census.