Martha Lee Jones, 74, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Brunswick Cove. Martha was the daughter of the late Clarence and May Surles. She is also preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Mercer and two brothers, Kenneth and Ray Surles. She is survived by her son John Jones of Wilmington, daughters; Pam Tedder, Sharon Wright, both of Whiteville, Barbara Davis of Durham, and Lynn Yates of Wilmington, brothers; Clyde and Sherman Surles both of Whiteville, sisters; Pat Goens, Margie Walker of Whiteville, Sandra Surles of Fayetteville, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friend Joyce Bear of Colorado. She loved her family, and her friends at Brunswick Cove, and was very fond of playing Bingo. A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Martha will be lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to share a part in her life.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Coble Ward-Smith Oleander Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 22, 2010, also at the Oleander Chapel.