Martha Ann Joyce Creswell

Martha Ann Joyce Barnes Creswell passed away Tuesday October 13. She was born February 7, 1939 as the youngest child of Izzie and Daisy(McGahee) Barnes. She graduated high school from Emmanuel Academy in Franklin Springs, Ga. And later attended Greenwood School of Business Greenwood, S.C.. She spent her career as a bookkeeper. She worked as the financial secretary at the International Headquarters of the Congregational Holiness Church for 20 years before retiring at age 62. She didn’t stay retired long. She became the bookkeeper for Trinity Chapel Church where she worked another 17 years.

Martha married Franklin Creswell January 16, 1959. They were married 65 years at the time of his death in 2024. They welcomed 3 children to their marriage, Chuck in December 1959, Gregg in July 1962 and Dewayne in October 1963. Martha was a devoted wife and mother. She supported Franklin in his career in textiles and later in real estate. She raised her boys to love Jesus, respect their elders and to keep themselves and their rooms clean. She was an excellent cook whose recipes are coveted by many.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband Franklin and her eldest son Chuck, as well as her brothers, Robert and Louis. She is survived by her sons Gregg and Dewayne (Jodie) and daughter-in-law Donna as well as 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Mary Holloway of Augusta as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Christ Chapel Community Church Hampton, 810 New Morn Dr, Hampton, GA 30228, on October 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow on October 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm.