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Our family thanks you for your sincere and heartfelt condolences. Martha was a legacy, and will be remembered by many for her incredible voice, musical talent, and fitness accomplishments, as well as her class and spunky personality! Martha dearly loved and was loved dearly by her family, friends, and every life she touched. But first and foremost, Martha loved Jesus, and is now in the presence of all of His Glory! Let us rejoice for an amazing life well lived. As she would say, "God is good, all the time!"

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Obituary

Martha Ann Spruell Pipkin was born in Russellville, Alabama on August 18, 1934 to Dr. Hugh and Lucille Spruell. She attended Ward Belmont High School in Nashville, TN and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Southwestern University (now Rhodes College) in Memphis, TN. In 1954, Martha married Joe Pipkin of Memphis, TN, where she became active in the Memphis Opera Guild, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, the Beethoven Club and the Camarata Club. She founded …

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What were Martha's favorite songs or musical artists?
Songs: Ave Maria, Wind Beneath My Wings, It IsWell With My Soul, We Are The Champio…
Songs: Ave Maria, Wind Beneath My Wings, It IsWell With My Soul, We Are The Champions.
Songs: Ave Maria, Wind Beneath My Wings, It IsWell With My Soul, We Are The Champions.
What were Martha's favorite books?
The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle), The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Pea…
The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle), The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Peale), Awake…
The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle), The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Peale), Awaken the Giant Within (Tony …
What were Martha's favorite drinks?
V-8, carrot juice, coffee, wine (specifically Chardonnay)
V-8, carrot juice, coffee, wine (specifically Chardonnay)
V-8, carrot juice, coffee, wine (specifically Chardonnay)
What were Martha's favorite foods?
Tilapia, veal, Fritos (her favorite snack 🙂), asparagus, broccoli
Tilapia, veal, Fritos (her favorite snack 🙂), asparagus, broccoli
Tilapia, veal, Fritos (her favorite snack 🙂), asparagus, broccoli

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Born

August 18th, 1934
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Passed away

November 27th, 2020
Memphis, TN, USA

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