Born on August 21, 1939 in Hickory, NC she was the daughter of the late Jay Baker and Nora Hilton Baker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Baker, and two sisters, Edwina Baker and Elaine Yount.
Martha received her Associate’s Degree at Mitchell Community College, Bachelor’s Degree at Lenoir Rhyne University and Master’s Degree at Gardner Webb University. She began her teaching career at Amity School in Troutman and continued as a language arts teacher at Troutman Middle School. Most of all, Martha was a loving mother and caregiver, who genuinely enjoyed taking care of her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years, Joe W. Jones; son, Joey Jones; daughter, Melanie Nieman; brothers, Rudy (Shirley) Baker and Lewis (Jeannine) Baker; granddaughter, Chiara Nieman; her loving Yorkie, Cooper, and cat, Tom, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ervel Jones officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Hickory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Martha Baker Jones.
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