Martha M. George

Martha M. George, 96, of Harlem Springs died Friday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2012, in Carroll Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton.

Born June 6, 1916, near Bergholz, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Georgiana Allmon Shepherd.

She was a member of Harsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Harlem Springs.

She is survived by a son, Ray (Sara) George of New Baltimore; a daughter, Kay Wagner of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard George, whom she married June 25, 1936, and who passed away Jan. 12, 2003; two brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Sept. 24 in Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton with Rev. Kimberly Arbaugh officiating.  Burial followed in Harlem Springs Cemetery.  Memorial donations in Martha's name may be made to Carroll Golden Age Retreat, 2202 Kensington Rd., Carrollton, OH 44615.