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Charleston, South Carolina

Martha Rooke Obituary

ROOKE, Martha Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of July 29, 2005, Martha Barton Rooke, wife of Charles E. Buddy Rooke. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Rooke are invited to the funeral services of the latter in Citadel Square Baptist Church Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at two o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Monday between six and eight o'clock. Mrs. Rooke was born May 15, 1941 in Elberton, Georgia, a daughter of Roscoe L. Barton and Marjorie England Barton. She was a graduate of Georgia Southern College and member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Alpha Rho Chapter. Mrs. Rooke was a retired teacher from James Island Charter High School, a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church, and a member of the American Cancer Society. Surviving are her husband of Charleston, SC; her mother of Elberton, GA; three daughters, M. Allison Rooke, Elizabeth Rooke Morris, and Cheryl R. Lewis and husband, Gray M., all of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Colin Rooke Morris, Morgan Elizabeth Lewis, and Victoria England Lewis; one brother, Bill Barton and wife, Diana, of Marietta, GA; and a niece, Deborah P. Barton of Dallas, GA. Memorials may be made to Delta Kappa Gamma , 750 Waterloo Street, Charleston, SC 29412. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Rooke

16 Entries

Betsy Hill

August 28, 2005

Elizabeth and Colin,

We love you all so very much and pray God will bring you peace and comfort. Your mother/grandmother(Nana)was a true "Steel Magnolia" and an angel here on earth!

Raj Sharma

August 15, 2005

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ms Rooke. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Heather Burwell Kerce

August 5, 2005

Elizabeth, I have not seen you in years but I just recently heard about the death of your mother. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Barbara & Nat Hubbard

August 4, 2005

Elizabeth, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Love, Barbara & Nat Hubbard

Phillipians 4:13

Terry (Seabrook) Pendergist

August 4, 2005

Allison, Cheryl, Elizabeth & Family,

I returned from vacation today and was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady.

Anne & Tom Sullivan

August 2, 2005

Tom and I were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. May the Lord uphold you in his arms and may you feel His presence. We are praying for you.

Love,

Anne and Tom

Shawn Cochran

August 1, 2005

We are terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Rooke. Our thoughts & prayers are with you always.

Shawn Cochran & Family

Christi Smoak

August 1, 2005

I am sorry for your loss. Mine and Bubba's prayers are with you. We love you Liz.

N simmons

August 1, 2005

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your Wife/Mother was a wonderful woman. I was a student in her class many years ago. God Bless!

Kelley Sparks

August 1, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all. Love, Kelley.

Chris, Karen, Hailey, and Taylor Morris

August 1, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of our family go out to yours.

Tim Faust

July 31, 2005

Sorry to hear about the lost of

Martha. My prayers will be the

family.

Timothy & Stephanie Morris

July 31, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers have been with Nana since we heard she went into the hospital. Our deepest condolences to the family. She will be missed.

Krissie Sanson

July 31, 2005

Hey guys- I just wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. I am keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time. Your mom will be greatly missed by many. She has certainly left a great legacy. We are only remembered by the lives we have touched and the love we have shared, so your mom's memory will be forever. I love you-Krissie

Carole Conrad

July 31, 2005

My love and prayers are with all the family and have been since I heard about Martha Jane's diagnosis. Mother (Jewell) and I will be with you on Tuesday, August 2. May God bless you and keep you.

Candy Strobel

July 31, 2005

Martha was a fine lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

Candy Strobel

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