Dear Mr. Marable and Kinsey,

Just a note to say my thoughts and prayers will always be with you. I am just a phone call (202-645-5104 wk or 202 678-5833 Hme) away if you need me for anything .

Your family will always remain close to my heart, I know Mrs. Marable, Ma-Cora (CO-WEE as Martha and Kinsey would say-Smile) and Granddad Kinsey have out stretched arms to welcome Martha as she enters the heavenly place.
Peace Be Unto you with love
Forver and always,
Janice Ridley Harkins
Petersburg,Va./ Washington,DC

We are deeply saddened by Martha's death. We are among her Boston friends. We will always remember her energy, her wicked sense of humour, her nicknames for others, her love of animals, her ability to relate equally to all kinds of people, her outrage at injustice of any sort.
We shared many lively Friday night Shabbat dinners with her, laughing about her various escapades, satin sheets, our love for Chocolate Cats cookies. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Our deep condolences to Agnes, Mr. Marable, friends, and other family members.

Rochelle and Vicki

My dearest friend,

I will forever miss you from the deepest place in my heart.

Always, Diane

My dearest friend.....

I will forever miss you from the very deepest place in my heart....

Always,

Diane

They say some are joined at the hip. To Martha, we are all joined at the heart.

Kinsey and Gene -
Crawford and I often thought of Martha even prior to your loss. She was a favorite and the name she hung on Crawford - "Peaford Cross" - we often smile about. Our sympathies on your loss. Tho we had not seen Martha in years, we had kept up with her and know she was a bright spot. She will be missed!
Barbara Lee and Crawford

We cannot believe that Martha is no longer with us. Her bright shining face is what we see, her laughter is what we hear. We think of her with love and send our deepest condolences to her partner Agnes and her family.
Susan Jacoby and Janet Nicholas

I am so sad to be writting this. The few time I saw Martha, as an adult she was always smiling and happy. When she was younger, she came across as a mischievously happy child.
Please accept my sympthy and condolences. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Clair

I am so sad to hear of Martha's death
I remember living on Westover Ave. Martha and Kinsey (and I) were younger and ,I think,we joyfully got into trouble together.
A few years ago I ran into Martha down at Heidi's home. I remember her always smiling and happy.
Please except our sympathy and condolences.
Love, Clair

To Agnes,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I am taking the spirit of you and Martha to a Buddhist prayer meeting today at 2pm and to a ceremonial sweatlodge this evening. This note is to let you know that I am sharing your grief and am sorry that i cannot be physically present this morning in Virginia. Martha will be missed by many much more than she can know. I look forward to sharing stories of Martha.
with love, Renne

It's with deepest of affection and care ... I extend my prayers at a moment of great reflection and perspective of heart..... May our dear sister find her celestial peace of heart in her rest. Be mindful that we love you and hold you dear.

Keith A. Ridley,IV(Grandson of Ma~Cora::Son of Janice))
Petersburg,Va/Washington,DC
(202)859-3998

For Agnes and all those whose lives were made richer by knowing Martha:
We miss you and love you and wish your spirit peace and light. Our sadness is seasoned with laughter at the many many memories of escapades
and hysterically funny good times. The world is definitely emptier and duller without you. The memories of your vitality and sharp wit sustain us as we grieve your departure.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Martha's family and all who loved her, as we did. Growing up on Westover Avenue has it's own special place in our hearts as kids of Petersburg. It's what we are made of - the pranks,the skinned knees,the night's out,kick the can,the sled rides on iced streets,dinner calls,bike rides,learning to drive, Bolllingbrook-OMG,first cigaretts, the Martian factory, on and on. Petersburg kids always stay bonded, without words or visits. And that is how it was with Martha. My husband and I were blessed with several years of "Martha" time while she lived in Phoenix. Great times and good talks. She can handle the hottest chili on earth with a Corona! She always pushed the envelope of life and oh how I admired her qwest for more. Martha,we wish that your next adventures are powerful, spiritual and peaceful. You will be missed.
Our prayers be with you,
Stacey and Krist
Phoenix, Arizona

Mr. Marable & Kinsey:
It's been many years since our childhood days in Petersburg, but I still have so many fond memories of those days and how much Martha was a big part of those memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Sincerly,

Doug Cash

Dear Kinsey, Mr. Marable and Martha's Friends,

I am at a loss for words right now but am blessed to have so many fun memories of antics
with Martha flooding my mind. I will treasure and honor her memory and our visit last fall at the Brickhouse. We laughed and reminisced, she looked grand and wow that unforgettable laugh of her's makes me smile right now just thinking of it. Love to each of you, Dulaney Collins

Dear Mr.Marable and Kinsey,

I am at a loss for words right now but wonderful memories are flooding my mind as I recall all our
fun times together. I am so glad that I got to visit and laught with Martha and Heidi last fall at the Brickhouse. She looked grand and was just a hilarious delight and that unforgettable laugh that was only Martha's. My thoughts and prayers are with you all knowing Martha is resting peacefully.
Love,
Dulaney Collins

Kinsey:
T.Bell and I saw Martha at Duner's this July. We had so many good laughs about days gone by. She was always so full of life! We are so sorry for your loss.
Our best to you,
Clair and T.Bell

Dear Gene,
I am so sorry to learn of Martha's death. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Flora(Berkeley)

Dear Kinsey & Mr. Marable,
I am feeling such loss and sadness for you and will keep you in my daily prayers. I have so many wonderful childhood memories that I shared with Martha growing up in Petersburg. I smile remembering how we use to set up a road block in the middle of Westover Ave and would not let people through until they bought daffodils from us..I will cherish those wonderful memories and the friendship I had with my buddy, Martha.
Luv,
Martha Boisseau Mattheisen

Mr. and Mrs. Marable -

I just would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Mary Beth Cole

Dear Kinsey,

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. All we can offer, and it's not enough, is our love support, and sympathy. She's in a better place now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Pam & Sam