Martha A. Jones

Martha A. Jones, 96, of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, passed into eternal life on June 11.

Born on February 8, 1924 in West Brownsville, PA, she was the 4th of 5 children born to the late Rev. Daniel P. and Hazel Clark Scherrer. Martha graduated from Nyack College in May of 1948.

She loved the Lord and was compassionate, loving and kind to each person she met.

She served in ministry alongside her husband Rev. David R. Jones, who pastored several churches under the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Harrison Valley, PA, Scranton, PA, Milton, DE, Turnersville, NJ and Colonie, NY.

In addition to her parents, Martha was predeceased by her brothers Allen and Paul Scherrer, sister Gertrude Eva Marie Johannides.

She is survived by children Russell D. Jones (Mary Beth) of Colonie, Gerald E. Jones (Karen) of Esperance, NY, Douglas P Jones (Tina) of Vicksburg, MS, sister Ruth Davis of Hedgesville, WV, She is the cherished grandmother of Nathan Jones of Esperance, Gretta Bennett (Simon) of Albany, Austin Jones (Jessica) of Carrolton, TX, Ann Ashton Jones (Connor) of Homewood, AL, great grandchildren Annaliza and Emily Rae of Carrolton, TX and Miriam (Mim) Blue of Homewood, AL, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation and the Heritage Home for Women for their excellent care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11am with a service following at 11, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, 12205. Entombment immediately following at Memory's Garden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pineview Community Church, 251 Washington Ave. Ext, Albany, NY 12203

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