Martha Country Ellen Williams

She was born January 19, 1939 in Besco, West Virginia. She was a long time employee of Pete and Bobs, and the old Greyhound bus station. She was of the Church of God Faith. Martha loved being around people, caring and taking care of others. She was a longtime resident of Pinelodge.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Keith Gillenwater; sister, Lila Upchurch; brother, Daniel Durham; grandson, Bryan Durham.

Those left to cherish her memory include son, Donnie Durham of Beckley; daughters, Diane Durham Chahine of Houston, Tx, and Carol Ward and husband James of Shady Spring; brother, Gene Durham of Beckley; sisters, Yvonne Wilson of Crab Orchard, Sandra Smale of Beckley, and Jo Ann Martin and husband Randall of Norfolk, Va; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.

Friends may gather with the family from 1-2 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held 2pm, Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Thomas Fife officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with family and friends to serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, has the honor of serving the Williams family.