Martha H. Baxter

Martha H. Baxter, 91, went to live with the Lord our savior on August 24, 2015, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on February 22, 1924, in Selmer, Tennessee, to Ralph and Lillie Huggins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother named George, as they were born on Washington’s birthday, and older sister Maxine; husband Harold Burke High; sons Burke Huggins and Ralph Neill High; and step-sons Marshall and Eddie Baxter. She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Marshall Nathaniel (Nat) Baxter. She is also survived by step-son Mark Moore Baxter (Laura); grandchildren Derek Molloy, Cory High Williamson (Brady), Ralph High Jr., Seth High, Christopher Baxter (Candice), Kimberly Baxter Domke (Andrew), Megan Baxter Troutt (Kyle), and John Baxter; and great-grandchildren Alexis Burton, Watson Williamson, Lily Williamson, Natalie Baxter, Bennett Baxter, and Lucas Troutt. She attended the University of Memphis and retired as Box Office Manager after 14 years at the Mid-South Coliseum. Martha’s first love was her family. She was deeply devoted to her church and love of God and Jesus Christ. As a founding charter member of Kingsway Christian Church, she was a deacon, greeter and teacher. Over several decades, she helped with children’s church and taught Sunday school, spreading God’s word to dozens of children, at least five of whom became preachers. Martha was the 3rd president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship and lovingly held the organization to a high standard. Loyal and giving of herself and her time, she volunteered for MIFA, Memphis Foodbank, and spent many winters ringing bells for the Salvation Army. Martha was a loving bride, gracious mother, proud grandmother, and bold Southern lady. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, 11a.m. – 1p.m., with funeral services at 1 p.m. at Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar Ave., Germantown (901)683-3505, with burial at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Church Health Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net