Martha Naomi Rodes Burkholder (1935-2023)

Martha Naomi Rodes Burkholder

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Birth

14 Jan 1935

Virginia, USA

Death

11 May 2023 (aged 88)

Burial

Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery

Dayton, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA Add to Map

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Martha Naomi Rodes Burkholder, 88, of Mt. Crawford, VA, passed away peacefully May 11, 2023, at the Heartland Home in Dayton where she had lived since January.

Martha was born in Rockingham County on January 14, 1935. She was the daughter of the late David and Naomi (Koogler) Rodes. On August 30, 1955, she married Earl Pennybaker Burkholder, who preceded her in death October 1, 2007.

She is survived by two daughters, Eva (Keith) Crider of Strasburg and Janet Fleming of Waynesboro, 14 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons, Dale Allen Burkholder (wife Karen who survives), Wayne Edward Burkholder, Olin Atlee Burkholder, and Galen Leon Burkholder; a granddaughter Carolina Star Burkholder; and a son-in law Ed Fleming.

She was the ninth of fifteen children. Her surviving siblings are Adin (Verna), Rhoda Bennett (Frank), and Ruby Beachy (Wendell). She was preceded in death by six sisters: Priscilla Beery (Dan), Catherine Rodes, Ruth Martin Groff (Johnny Martin, Walter Groff), Anna Lehman (Joe), Esther Good (Howard), Iva Beachy (survived by Wendell); and five brothers, John (Sadie), Noah (survived by Ada), Aaron (survived by Betty), Joseph (June), and Daniel (Esther).

Martha was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Ministers of the church will conduct the funeral at 10:30 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Bank Mennonite church. Burial will follow in the Bank Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Bank Mennonite Church from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 15.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Home, 930 Mason Street, Dayton Virginia, 22821.