Martha Andrews, age 74, formally of Augusta, Georgia and Highlands, North Carolina died October 5, 2016 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA, after a long and dignified battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Brunswick, she was born December 2, 1942, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roberta Asa Sapp of Glynn County.
A devoted Episcopalian, Martha was well read and traveled. She was beloved by all who knew her for her gentle smile and sweet nature. Martha loved and supported Georgia football, often greeting friends with “Go Dawgs!” Her accomplishments are numerous and diverse.
After graduating from Glynn Academy, she obtained a BA in English from Emory University in Atlanta, a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston, followed by a Juris Doctorate where she practiced law for the firm Bell, Choate and Walker in Augusta. She later earned a Ph.D in English Education from the University of Georgia in 1995. After studying abroad in Oxford, England she taught AP English classes including creative writing and Shakespeare at Davidson Fine Arts School, Augusta. Martha was a Governor’s Honors judge and a talented chef. She had assisted her friend Natalie Dupree in her culinary schools throughout the state.
Martha is survived by a son, Emory Andrews Fiveash of Augusta, a sister Bobbie S. Bagley and brother in-law Dr. George W. Bagley IV of Leslie, GA, a nephew George W. Bagley V, of Atlanta, a niece, Mimi Bagley Jennings (Phil) of Soperton, and lifelong friend Carol Page Ploeger (Paul) of St. Simons Island.
Graveside services will be held Monday October 17, 2016 at 2:00pm at Palmetto Cemetery. Due to the recent Hurricane, a Memorial service will be held at a later date at Christ Church Frederica, St. Simons Island, Ga.
The family request memorials be made to Christ Church Frederica, St. Simons island Ga. or Church of the Wildwood, c/o Kay Ward, 167 Red Fox Ridge, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
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