Martha Johnston

FLINTSTONE - Martha Joy Johnston, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Martha was born December 16, 1929, in Clarksdale, MS, to the late Will and Thelma Stewart. She was a member of the Chattanooga and North Georgia communities since 1965. Martha was a member of Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ since 1965 where she started a food program to deliver hot meals to people in need in the community. This program is still thriving today. Her entire life was spent helping others. Any time day or night Martha was eager to assist anyone with a need. Mrs. Johnston worked as a nurse in ICU at Erlanger for many years as well as other area hospitals. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Charles William Johnston.

Survivors are her daughters, Susan (Charles) Feagans, Chattanooga, Mary “Nina” Johnston, Atlanta; grandchildren, Christopher (Joanna) Capo, Atlanta, Zachary Johnston, Atlanta, Grant (Katy) Neal, Atlanta, Lauren (Mason) Smith, Chattanooga, Burton Feagans, Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Capo, Atticus Neal, and Beckett Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service celebrating the life of Martha Johnston will take place on Friday with Minister Reid Perry officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Valley Church of Christ Food Program, 419 North Nickajack Rd, Flintstone, GA 30725.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway