Martha Bullock, 86

Martha Winifred Bullock, age 86, of Cleveland Hts., OH , passed away  Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born in New Kensington, PA on April 9, 1923, a daughter of  Laney and Jerusha (Greer) Lewis.  Martha graduated from New Kensington High School in 1941 and later received her Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Kent State University.  She remained an active member of  Delta Sigma Theta. Martha  worked as an elementary teacher at Mayfair Elementary in East Cleveland,  retiring in 1988 after many years of service. She previously  worked at Job Corps in Cleveland and was also a civilian contractor for the Air Force.  Martha was a member of Mt. Zion Congregational United Church of Christ in Cleveland, where she served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and served on many committees over the years.
Surviving are her son, Timothy (Sherry) Bullock of Sturgis, grandchildren, Cameron Bullock, Timothy Sean Bullock, Morgan Bullock, Michael McGee, Jessica Snyder and Carie Snyder, sisters, Geraldine Bennet, Olive Raullerson, brothers,  George Lewis and Dennis Lewis, and  many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death  by her brothers Paul Lewis, Melvin Lewis, Walton Washington & James Washington.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Sunday at Mt. Zion Congregational UCC in Cleveland. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Centreville UMC Food Pantry, 305 E. Main St. Centreville, MI 49032. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.