Martha Lynch

Martha Elinor Lynch, 93, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, was retired from Orthopedic Surgeons and served as a volunteer at Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Andrew Lynch Sr.; son, Paul Samuel Lynch; and two grandsons, Matt Lusk and Michael Lynch.Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Elinor (Richard) Lusk; son, John Andrew (Judith) Lynch Jr.; five grandchildren, Daniel A. Lusk, Susan L. (Daniel) Joy, Andy (Janice) Lynch, Steven Lynch and Hilary (Ray) Falcon; five great-grandchildren, Jamie Joy, Jennifer Joy, Catherine Lynch, Rory Newman and Sophia Newman; sister, Barbara S. Rogers, of Knoxville; nephew, Dr. Ed Rogers, of Knoxville.Graveside services will be held at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care given by the staff of NHC of Fort Oglethorpe and Dr. Phillip Newton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center, 4500 N. Access Road, Chattanooga.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.The family will receive friends from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road.