Martha Rakestraw

[Clark Funeral Home]

Martha Rakestraw, age 85, of Powder Springs, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. She was born on April 4, 1925, in Rockmart, to the late Charlie and Della Coker and was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Lloyd Rakestraw. Mrs. Rakestraw worked as a beautician and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

 

Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Linda Rakestraw of Powder Springs; brothers, Ed Coker of Cedartown, and Howard Coker of Dallas; granddaughter, Monica & Andy Tanner of Dallas; great-grandson, Cole Tanner of Dallas; several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011, at 1 p.m., from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Alan Davis officiating. Interment will follow in New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 6, 2011, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

[prozac]

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Martha most of my life , In the 70's Seems every Saturday morning My mom and I would make our way to Powder Springs to her little shop to get Moms "Hair Done" We went to church together on Sundays...I lost touch with her as I grew up, In 2010 I went to work at Ethel Gardens where she was living and was able to rekindle our friendship. She is a precious lady and will be missed by so many...Rest now Sweet lady !!

[DebThornburg]

Prayers to the family. My love to Tommy, Linda and Monica. I am so aorry and may the Lord wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort at this time.