Martha Anne Owens

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert G. Owens, parents Franklin L. VanRensselaer, Sr. and Anne Dunn VanRensselaer, and brother Jere VanRensselaer. She is survived by daughters Alea DePaola (Brian Wibecan) and Andrea DePaola (Ben) Delgado; step-daughter, Cherrie Owens (Rick) Cone; brother Franklin L. VanRensselaer, Jr. (Sharon); her beloved grandchildren Alyse Hudson (Joseph Robinson), Craig (Anastasia) Hudson, Kyle (Yahel) Hudson, Dominic (Sabrina Li) Delgado, and Olivia Delgado; and great-grandchildren Sophia and Keeva Hudson, Jameson Robinson, and Aria Hudson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, LadiBug, who misses her dearly.

Martha was born on December 21, 1938, in Millville, NJ, but spent most of her childhood in Norris, TN, and considered Norris her hometown. She graduated from Norris High School, then attended business college. Martha retired from the State of Alabama, but continued working as a Retired State Employee with the Department of Corrections several days a week. Martha was a devoted mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, family member and friend to many. She was also a great lover of animals. Her daughters have many special memories of how much she loved all animals and the many times they came home from school to find orphaned baby ducks, calves, kittens, and puppies in the house. Martha’s deep care and compassion for people and animals was apparent to anyone she met. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to be part of her circle.

Visitation will be held at St. Bede Catholic Church in Montgomery, Alabama at 10:00 in the parish hall followed immediately by a rosary and funeral Mass at 11:00. A private graveside service will take place at Forest Hills Memorial Park after the funeral. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, charitable donations be made to the Montgomery Humane Society or to St. Bede Catholic Church.

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