Martha Gray Markle

Martha Mae Markle, a cherished soul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was called home to the Lord on April 12, 2024. Martha, born on August 28, 1943, in the town of Upland, California, departed from this earthly realm in San Antonio, Texas. She walked through the gates of Heaven, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew her.

Martha was the loving wife of John Markle. Their union was a testament to enduring love and mutual respect. Together they raised a family that became Martha's pride and joy. She was a guiding light to her daughters, Dianna Ramadei and Donna Gill, and a cherished mother-in-law to John Ramadei and Tony Gill. Her role as Grandma, and Gram to her beloved grandchildren Stephanie Leathers, David Ramadei, Matthew Ramadei, Jared Gill, Steven Gill, and Terry Gill, was the role she treasured most. Becoming Grammy to her great-grandchildren, Dawson Gill, Brynn Gill, AJ Gill, Raelynn Leathers, and Sebastian Ramadei, added even more joy and sparkle to her golden years.

Martha's life was a living example of a faith-filled journey. She walked in the light of optimism, spreading love wherever she went. Her spirit was a beacon of hope to all who had the pleasure of crossing her path. Her hands, always busy with crafts, were an extension of her loving heart. She created beauty not only through her art but also in the lives of those around her. Her love for camping took her to the great outdoors, where she found peace and communion with God's creation. A dedicated gardener, Martha's plants were nurtured with the same love and care she gave to her family.

Martha's work, though varied, was never as important to her as her role within her family. She was a cornerstone, a matriarch who led by example, teaching her family the values of kindness, resilience, and unwavering faith. Her involvement within her community and associations always came with a sense of humility and service, for she believed in giving more than receiving.Today, as we gather to celebrate Martha's life, we are reminded of the words of scripture, "Well done, good and faithful servant." She lived her life as a testament to these words, her every action imbued with a loving and optimistic spirit. Martha's existence was a tapestry of faith, woven with the threads of love she shared so generously.

Brethren, let us not mourn Martha's departure, but rather rejoice in the knowledge that she has entered her eternal home. Her life was a well-lived sermon, her actions a series of parables on love and devotion. As we bid farewell to Martha Mae Markle, let us hold fast to her memory, cherishing the moments of joy and tenderness she gifted us.In the quiet moments when we feel her absence the most, let us find comfort in the garden she tended, the crafts she left behind, and the family she so adored. Martha's spirit will continue to guide us, a gentle whisper in the rustling leaves, a warm embrace in the laughter of her great-grandchildren, and a radiant smile in the memories we share.

We give thanks for the blessing that was Martha's life. As she joins the heavenly choir, we imagine her joyous reunion with those who have gone before her, her voice lifted in eternal praise. Rest well, dear Martha, until we meet again on that glorious shore. Amen.

GRAVESIDE SERVICETHURSDAY, MAY 2, 202410:45 A.M.FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY