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Deceased Name: Martha Jean Adams Gosdin
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Submitted by: TD
Martha Jean (Adams) Gosdin a resident of Rowlett, Texas passed away in Rockwall, Texas on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the age of 83 years 7 months and 29 days. She was born in Durant, Oklahoma to Ira and Thelma Adams on Thursday, August 08, 1929. Martha was married to Jay for 39 years. They moved in their early years together to Dallas, Texas to start their own business.
Later in Matha's life she devoted 15 years to the care of children in the First United Methodist Church of Rowlett's school and nursery. She was a member of the Eastern Star, enjoyed gardening and reading. But she especially loved doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Gosdin is survived by her son, Jay Glenn Gosdin and wife Martha; daughter, Linda Jean Hall and husband Terry; grandchildren, Marcie Gosdin, Jessica Hall and Melissa Jean Lackey and husband Evan; great grandchildren, David and Adriana; and other family and friends.
Mrs. Gosdin was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Gosdin; parents, Thelma and Ira Adams; brother, Glynn Carson Adams. Family Hour will be from 7-8:00 PM Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Holmes ~ Coffey ~ Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. A Graveside Service in her honor will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Highland Cemetery with Rev. Dan McLemore officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be in Martha’s name to the American Lung Association at http://lung.org/donate/memorial-honor-gifts.
Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.