Martha Roakes Mason
July 9, 1933 - January 7, 2021
Martha Roakes Mason, 87, formerly of Gladys died Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late James T. Mason. She was born July 9, 1933 in Gladys, a daughter of the late John Henry Roakes and Hattie Scott Roakes. She was a member of Kedron Baptist Church. Martha touched the lives many children over 27 years of babysitting locally. She is survived by two sons, Joey Mason and his wife, Brenda of Concord and Jamey Mason and his wife, Melissa of Monroe, GA; one brother, Clark Roakes of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, J.R. Mason and his wife, Ashley, Courtney Mason, Maggie Mason and Daniel Mason; four great grandchildren, Stella Mason, Jameson Mason, Ronin Mason and Rosalyn Mason; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters; and seven brothers. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Kedron Baptist Church, Gladys by the Rev. Jack Barrett. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., Saturday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys and other times at the residence of Joey and Brenda Mason, 168 Kimball Road, Concord, VA. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Kedron Baptist Church Youth Fund or Building Fund, P.O. Box 38, Gladys, VA 24554.
Martha Roakes Mason, 87, formerly of Gladys died Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late James T. Mason. She was born July 9, 1933 in Gladys, a daughter of the late John Henry Roakes and Hattie Scott Roakes. She was a member... View Obituary & Service Information