Ms. Martha Pankey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha Louise Pankey, sixth of the nine children, was born to the late Mr. James Nelvis Pankey and Mary Anna Hudson Pankey on April 19, 1945 in Jackson, TN. She departed this life on August 30, 2017. Martha Louise Pankey professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She served as a member of the Missionary Society and remained a faithful member until her passing. Martha received her formal education in the Madison County School System and was a 1963 graduate of East High School. She was employed with Tennessee Foods, New Southern Hotel and later became employed with the Jackson Madison County General Hospital food services for forty-eight years. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mattie Sullar Pankey-Johnson and Helen Marie Pankey-Love; one brother, Clifton Lewis Pankey; and one niece, Barbara Helen Rutherford- Patterson. Martha Leaves to cherish her memories, three sisters, Mamie Pankey- Bills of Elgin, IL, Dorothy Pankey- White of Houston, TX, and Ellen (David) Pankey- Marshall of Jackson, TN; one brother, Grover (Quinzella) Pankey of Upland, CA; a very devoted friend and paramour, Jimmy T. Hennings and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives and friends.

Ms. Martha Pankey

April 19, 1945 - August 30, 2017