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Martha Jennie Sims

Female 1878 - 1936  (58 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Jennie Sims was born on 14 May 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1936.

    Martha married John Calvin Woodruff on 11 Dec 1898 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 17 Nov 1874 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Mar 1938 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ollie Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1900 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Velma Blanche Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1904 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1948 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Wilma W. Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jan 1953 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Opie Eugene Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1909 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1995 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Lora Antoinette Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1912 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2004.
    6. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Lonnie Woodruff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1989 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ollie Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1900 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Velma Blanche Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 7 Mar 1904 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1948 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Wilma W. Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 5 Jul 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jan 1953 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Wilma married Thomas Milton Tester on 8 Aug 1925 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Millard Franklin Tester and Eliza Catharine Walker) was born on 12 Apr 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Dec 1942 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Lora Tester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. 10. Shirley G. Tester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1933 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in New Victory UMC Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

  4. 5.  Opie Eugene Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 19 Feb 1909 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Nov 1995 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Lora Antoinette Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 25 May 1912 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2004.

  6. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1)

  7. 8.  Lonnie Woodruff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born about 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1989 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Lora Tester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Wilma2, 1.Martha1) was born on 21 Aug 1926 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Lora Rice, age 95, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2022, at her residence.
    Mrs. Rice was born in Telford on August 21, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Wilma "Winnie" Tester. She was also preceded in death by her husband of almost 72 years, Clarence Rice and son, Russell Rice.
    She was the oldest living member of New Victory United Methodist Church and attended as long as her health permitted. She taught the adult Sunday School class for over 70 years.
    She was also a member of the Telford FCE HOME club.
    Mrs. Rice was the wife of a dairy farmer and had been active on the farm up until the last three years. She worked at the pottery in Erwin for years. She enjoyed working in the garden and crafting in her free time and loved to share her crafts with others.
    Survivors include her son, Dennis Rice; daughter, Juanita Miles (Clarence); Grandchildren, Amy Miles and John Miles; sister, Shirley Hayes; and several nieces and nephews.
    Graveside Services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022, at New Victory United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Cathy Downs officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Dennis Rice, John Miles, Clarence Miles, Alan Hayes, Matthew Campbell and Wayne Watts.


  2. 10.  Shirley G. Tester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Wilma2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Jun 1933 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in New Victory UMC Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    TELFORD - Mrs. Shirley Tester Hayes, age 89, of Telford, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Agape.

    She was born on June 18, 1933, to the late Thomas Milton and Mary Wilma Woodruff Tester.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Hayes; sister, Lora Rice & husband, Clarence; sisters and brothers-in-law, Howard Hayes, Frank & Mildred Hayes, Lois Whitaker, Marie & Harold France, Rev. Marvin Hayes; special nephew, Russell Rice.

    Shirley retired from the Johnson City Press, after 40 years as the head of the Accounting Department. She was a member of New Victory United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for 70 years and the treasurer for 40 years. She was a member & past President of the Telford Home Demonstration Club and was a proud graduate of Washington College Academy Class of 1951.

    Left to cherish her memory include son, Alan Hayes; nieces and nephews, Juanita Miles (Clarence), Dennis Rice, Kenneth Hayes, Norma Jean Ledford, Harold Hayes (Shelia), Lynn Whitaker (Annie), Sharron Phillips (Darryl), Alvin France, Kevin France (Pam), Justin & John Hayes; special great-niece and nephew John & Amy Miles; sister-in-law, Jeannie Hayes; several cousins.

    Graveside Service will be at 2 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2023, at New Victory United Methodist Cemetery with Rev. Garland James & Rev. Cathy Downs officiating. Friends & family who want to view & sign the register may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home between 9 AM to 3 PM, on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

    Pallbearers will be, Dennis Rice, John Miles, Clarence Miles, Harold Hayes, Kevin France & Alvin France.

    Shirley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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