Martha Warren's Obituary
Martha Warren, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend and Co-Worker, regrettably left this world on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010. She was a beautiful person who always put others before herself. Even in her final weeks after her diagnosis, her only concern was to make sure we would all be okay. I wrote these words that came to my mind about what I knew she wanted in the end. We were so blessed to have her wishes and ours come true. She died peacefully, free of pain and surrounded by those she loved most. Her husband, children and sister and brother-in-law spent almost the entire weekend with her. We all held her hand and she was never alone.
For My Mother:
I don't want to go but if I must
Please surround me with those I love and trust
Have them hold my hand and pray
Please assure them I'll see them again someday
Givve me peace as I take my last breath then fly me to heaven as quickly as I left.
- Sandra Kirsten Warren Koutavas
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the University System of Maryland Office - Elkins Building. The address is 3300 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1690. Light refreshments will be served as we gather with family, friends and co-workers, to celebrate the life of an incredible person who gave so much of herself to benefit others. Family members will begin speaking at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either of the following:
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation
845 Third Ave, 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/donate.htm
or
Capital Hospice
Attn: Philanthropy Office
2900 Telestar Court
Falls Church, VA 22042
http://www.capitalhospice.org/support/donation/
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done, I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing
times and bright and summer days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun,
of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
What’s your fondest memory of Martha?
What’s a lesson you learned from Martha?
Share a story where Martha's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Martha you’ll never forget.
How did Martha make you smile?