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Martha Pope
Jordan
December 8, 1949 – May 28, 2025
Martha Pope Jordan, 75, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Martha was born on December 8, 1949, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to the late Roy Simpson Pope and Martha Kate Rhoney Pope.
Martha is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel "Danny" G. Jordan, nieces, nephews and cousins. Danny and Martha would have been married for 58 years on June 23, 2025.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her sister, Emily Junie Pope.
Martha grew up in Stewart County Georgia, graduating from Lumpkin High School in Lumpkin, Georgia. She was a gifted singer and performing on the piano. She started her career playing and singing at Pleasant Grove Baptist church.
She went on to play and sing with the Stevens Family, Ambassador's Quartet, Jordan Family and Calvary Quartet for many years. She wrote many gospel songs and had one recorded by the Hopper Brothers and Connie. Martha was a beloved funeral singer for many, many years for friends and family that passed through her life.
During her free time, she loved to make crafts out of natural items, such as dried okra pods and pinecones. She had people waiting patiently to buy her handmade Christmas items.
Martha taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church in Richland, Georgia.
A couple of places Martha worked was at Longleaf Lumber Company and the Doctor's Office in Richland. She later went to work at the Stewart County Farm Bureau Office in Lumpkin and retired after 40 years, on December 9, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Enterprise Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Enterprise Baptist Church outside of Richland, Georgia. The Reverend Tim Cadenhead is officiating the service and Russell Horn will give the eulogy. Friends are invited to attend the celebration.
Baldwin Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, 50 Overby Dr., Richland, GA 31825 229-887-2750. Please visit our web site, www.baldwinfuneralhome.com
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