Martha Priscilla Corbitt 91 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022. Priscilla was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Priscilla was born to William Andrew Galt and Mary Prothro Galt in Cartersville on November 23, 1930.
Priscilla attended Cartersville High School and after she graduated went on to study art and theater at the University of Georgia.
In 1953 Priscilla married Marion Corbitt and they had 3 children, Susan, West, and Chrissie.
Priscilla grew up in Cartersville on Cherokee Avenue. Growing up she spent time at the local Clyde Grace Shop a landmark women’s high fashion clothing store run by her Aunt Clyde and Aunt Grace in downtown Cartersville.
During their early years of marriage, the family would visit the Bonaire Lodge run by her mother in Lake Wales Florida. She also worked in Cherokee, NC helping her Aunt Clyde at her shop The Trading Post. After she and Marion married, they resided in a little yellow house referred to as the Little House. It was located directly behind her mother’s home.
During her life she traveled the world with Marion as he established his jute and carpet import business. Some places she visited were India, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Japan, Greece, and Europe. As the business grew she entertained and fed many international people in her home. She and her children gained priceless insights into the food and customs from countries around the world.
Priscilla and Marion built a landmark home on Old Mill Road that was designed by architect William Green who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright.
Priscilla loved playing bridge with her long-time bridge girls. She also loved to paint and belonged to a little group she called her art group. Another hobby she enjoyed was working with the little theater group. Also it didn’t take much convincing for her to join “The Wild Bunch” This bunch enjoyed meals, art, various events, and each other’s company.
After Marion died in 1991 Priscilla managed a successful real estate business that consisted of renting many of the old store buildings in downtown Cartersville. She did this for 24 years until the children took over.
During the Covid lock down at her assisted living facility one of the things Priscilla enjoyed most was when her granddaughter visited her with piano and flute and serenaded her outside her window.
Long before the causes were widely known Priscilla was very concerned about issues such as climate change, recycling, energy conservation, organic food, political divisiveness. She recycled before anyone else did. She was among the first to drive a hybrid car before Elon Musk even thought of his Tesla.
Priscilla was pre deceased by her husband of 38 years, her mother Mary Galt, her father William Galt, Her brother William Galt, Jr. and her sister Betty Roberson.
She is survived by her 3 children Susan Smith (David) , West Corbitt, and Chrissie Turner (Steve). In addition she had 7 grandchildren named Jimmy Paxton, Ashley Paxton, Alexandra Turner, Marty Corbitt, Lydia Voyles, Sarah Corbitt and Drew Corbitt. She had 10 great grandchildren named Kylie Corbitt, Clara Voyles, Cooper Voyles, and Corbitt Voyles, Taurean Paxton, Ilyana Paxton, Denver Paxton, Marabelle Paxton, Lincoln Van Vleet, and Scarlett Van Vleet.
The family is especially grateful to the staff and care takers at The Oaks located in the Marshes of Skidaway for the personal and professional care they extended to Priscilla. They made sure that her needs were met and that she was kept comfortable during the last years of her life.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Booth Western Art Museum or the Tellus Science Museum. Both are located in Cartersville, Ga.
Owen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be visitation on Friday May 27 from 5-7 and a service on Saturday May 28 at 11:00. Both are being held at Owen Funeral Home.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register book.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 is honored to serve Mrs. Corbitt's family during this difficult time.
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