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Martha O Rear

Martha Ann Crowder ORear, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Martha was born and raised in Chattanooga and was a very loving homemaker and faithful wife whose door was always open for the neighborhood children. She was also a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Steve ORear; son, Richard ORear and his wife, Cynthia; son, Tommy ORear; grandchildren, Rachael, Kevin and Eric ORear; brother, Tully Crowder Jr. and his wife, Judy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tully and Clare Crowder; and brother, Tom Crowder. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 20, 2013, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Building Fund, Hospice of Chattanooga or The Gideons. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com. Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S, Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.

Published December 20, 2013

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