Martha Lee Gay
March 26, 1938 ~ July 15, 2016
Martha Lee Gay, 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at her residence.
She was born March 26, 1938, in Laurel, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Allen Jones and Hattie Tolson.
She was united in marriage on May 6, 1962, in Laurel, Miss. to Earl Gay, Jr. who preceded her in death on April 26, 1997.
Martha worked as a nurses assistant with St. Mary's Hospital for over 36 years retiring in 2003. One of Martha's greatest joys was helping others. She served as a mentor to many new nurses and was a patient advocate. During her career at St. Mary's, Martha was recognized twice as employee of the month and once as employee of the year.
She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in New Bloomfield. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and a lover of angels. Martha's greatest joy was being a mother and caring for her family. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting and cooking.
Survivors include her son, Ellis (Ann) McSwain, Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Brandi McSwain, Virginia Beach, Chloe (Mark) Asbell, Hollywood, Florida, Amanda and Matthew McSwain, Jefferson City; one great-grandchild, Princeton Asbell; and one brother, Fred (Olarue) Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Doris McSwain; a son, Greg McSwain; four sisters; and one brother.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 12 noon Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Dr. Arnold Parks officiating.
Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarships, 2505 Mission Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I’m sorry for your loss Martha will be sorely missed
Mentor is one of the many ways I’d describe Martha. She was that and so much more to nurses like myself. I’ve never met a caregiver like this woman and truly never think there’ll be another like her. She truly was an Angel!!! I’ll never forget her. God bless her family, you have truly suffered a great loss.
God is our refuge and strength in times like these. Ellis your mother was so kind and thoughtful. MY husband and I will miss the wonderful desserts she so graciously made us. Her dear heart was a shining example of God\’s love. Now weeping may endure for a night, but joy shall come in the morning because another soldier has fought a good fight and has gone on to be with God.
God is our refuge and strength in times like these. Ellis your mother was so kind and thoughtful. MY husband and I will miss the wonderful desserts she so graciously made us. Her dear heart was a shining example of God\’s love. Now weeping may endure for a night, but joy shall come in the morning because another soldier has fought a good fight and has gone on to be with God.
We are so sorry that we will be out of town this week and unable to extend our condolences in person. Your family has our deepest sympathy and will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss and in the days ahead.
Ellis; Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your mother’s passing. May she rest in God’s loving arms forever. May the Good Lord be with her family & many friends as they will think of her often. Semper Fidelis.
Ellis, Very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I never met her but she must have been a very good mother because the apple does not fall far from the tree, and you my friend are a good soul. God bless you and your family through this trying time but remember, the sun will rise again and your mom will walk with you again as mine with me. God Bless you.
Jay Wiedenmeyer
Ellis, Very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I never met her but she must have been a very good mother because the apple does not fall far from the tree, and you my friend are a good soul. God bless you and your family through this trying time but remember, the sun will rise again and your mom will walk with you again as mine with me. God Bless you.
Jay Wiedenmeyer
Dear Martha as I referred to her was an angel among us at St Mary\’s. I have not seen Martha since the loss of her precious Earl and her daughter however, I never have forgotten her. She blessed many a patient with her soft and caring presence. If I had a family member in the hospital and I knew she was there I could rest assure that they were in Angel Hands. I miss those days those many years ago when nursing care was less technical and more about touch and loving hands. May she truly rest in Peace and for you her family find the Peace you need as you continue on this journey we call, Life. God\’s Blessings to all. Debbie
Dear Martha as I referred to her was an angel among us at St Mary\’s. I have not seen Martha since the loss of her precious Earl and her daughter however, I never have forgotten her. She blessed many a patient with her soft and caring presence. If I had a family member in the hospital and I knew she was there I could rest assure that they were in Angel Hands. I miss those days those many years ago when nursing care was less technical and more about touch and loving hands. May she truly rest in Peace and for you her family find the Peace you need as you continue on this journey we call, Life. God\’s Blessings to all. Debbie
Condolences to the Gay family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.