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TOGETHER FOREVER Martha R. Hunt Smith, age 100 of Moundsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Mound View Health Care Center, Moundsville. She was born April 23, 1914 in Wheeling the eldest of four daughters of the late Isaac and Bertha Barrett Hunt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband: Lawrence “Smitty” Smith, to whom she was married 52 years; three sisters; one grandson: Jeff Phillips and two great grandsons: Robbie and Mikey Batchelder. Martha is survived by her son: Roger of Wheeling; her two daughters: Becky (John) Bogovich of Rockwall, TX and Sue (Paul) Graham of the Bahamas; seven grandchildren: Janet (Ken) Plunkett of Columbus, OH whose card ministry was a constant source of pleasure, Lynn Bogovich of Houston, TX, Laureen Batchelder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Lois (Lance) Lichnerowicz of Friendswood, TX, Rob Bogovich of Madrid, Spain, Erin (Billy) Kent of Dallas, TX and Brad (DeeDee) Bogovich of Durham, NC; seven great grandchildren and a special friend: Jesus Marin of Wheeling. Her life’s work was 45 years as the proprietor of Smitty’s Harley-Davidson Sales with her husband Smitty, until his death in 1988 and until her retirement in 1998. Martha enjoyed traveling and she traveled extensively. She visited 44 states, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico as well as several European countries. Born a Presbyterian, throughout her adult life she was a member of the Moundsville First Christian Church, where she taught youth and adult Sunday School classes. Also, she served as a camp counselor for the Wheeling area Girl Scouts and as Girl Scout troop leader in Moundsville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-2 & 6-8pm, Monday from 6-8pm and Tuesday from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville with Rev. Wesley Howsare officiating. Entombment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 3rd & Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041.

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Martha R. Hunt Smith

April 23, 1914 - August 22, 2014