Of Tompkins Center, Michigan passed away while in the care of her family and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 95. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Basnaw; daughter, Loanda Smith and brothers, Charles and Raymond Folts. She will be remembered by her children: Lois Jude, Gerald (Irene) Basnaw, Kathy (Dave) Young and Karl (Boots) Basnaw; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren and twenty-seven great-great grandchildren; sisters, Norma (Harley) Ebert and Beverly Duncan as well as many loving family members and friends. Martha was one of five children born to Fred and Clara (LaGow) Folts in Jackson, Michigan on December 10, 1922. After graduating from Jackson High she married Charles and together they raised a family. She was a loving and hardworking homemaker. She touched the hearts and lives of many and will be greatly missed. A service celebrating her life will be held at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home (1806 E. Michigan Ave. Jackson 49202) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ned Bernstein officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Martha will be laid to rest next to her husband at Tompkins Cemetery.
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