Martha Maxine Rou
January 19, 1923 ~ May 22, 2008
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A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama.
Martha Maxine Ballard Rou, 85 of Mobile, Alabama, died May 22, 2008 at Taylor Farm Assisted Living, Bushwood, Maryland. Born January 19, 1923 in Mooreville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late David S. and Allie May Morgan Ballard. She was the loving wife of the late Charles M. Rou, whom she married on May 5, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi and who preceded her in death on October 14, 2006. She is survived by her daughters Sandra Weber and her husband John of Lynn Haven, Florida and Joyce Malone and her husband Rusty of Lexington Park, MD. She is also survived by her brother Gus Ballard and his wife Annette of Tupelo, Mississippi, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her grandchildren to whom she was known as “Mimi”: Renee Malone of Silver Spring, Maryland, Michael Malone of Lexington Park, Maryland, Hadley Pridgen and her husband Brian and Christian Weber all of Lynn Haven, Florida. She was preceded in death by her grandson Chad Malone and her siblings: Preston Ballard, Annie Laurie Bishop, Freda Marion, David Ballard and Betty Waters. Martha was a homemaker who served as a secretary and treasurer for her late husband’s business, C.M. Rou Services, Inc. She was a lifetime member of the Women of the Church, Central Presbyterian Church, Mobile, Alabama; and she started the New Mobilians Welcome Wagon in August of 1971 in Mobile, Alabama. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada with her late husband. Pallbearers will be Rusty Malone, John Weber, Michael Malone, Christian Weber and Brian Pridgen. Honorary pallbearers will be Gus Ballard and Bill Rawson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama. Memorials may be made to Taylor Farm Assisted Living, Inc., P.O. Box 26, Bushwood, Maryland 20618 and or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Joyce, Rusty & family – Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Cathy Mattingly & family”
“I loved her, she was a very sweet person….”
“Sorry to learn of your mother’s death -she had a full and happy life and I will always love her. In Christ’s Love, Norma( Jeanie)”
“You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Joyce and Family – We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet lady. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
“Joyce, My Daddy, Gus, said you children took good care of your mother. She, was a wonderful person. I know your mother is very happy right now seeing your Daddy. I am praying God’s peace and comfort for you as you go through this time of grief. My whole family is thinking and praying for ya”ll! Gina, Morgan, Stanford, India Daddy, Annette, we all loved your mother and will miss her. “
“We thank God for Martha being a part of our life while here on earth. We loved her very much. May God give peace to you two girls, you both were so good to both your parents. You should have no regrets, just good memories. We love you, Uncle Gus and Annette”
“Sorry to hear of Martha’s death. Hope Family is ok. Sorry Mr. B.”
“hey we want u to know that we have u in our prayers”
“Joyce and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Joyce, Sandra, and Families – The entire Hill family shares in your loss. We know that Dad and Uncle Charlie rejoice in heaven to be joined by Aunt Martha. Mom sends all her love and prayers, as do we. We lift you up and rejoice in your Mom’s life, and in the glory she brought to our Lord. Peace be with you. We love you all, Mort, Jami, Andrew and Evan Hill, Joyce Hill”
“Joyce and Sandra, Your Mother was so graceful, always a Southern Belle. I can’t tell you how many wonderful memories I have of growing up in our neighborhood in Mobile. I’m so blessed to have known both of your parents and will cherish moments in my childhood because of them. They provided great examples of family life. Please know that you and your families are in my prayers. “
“Dear Joyce, Sandra, and Family~~ Remember that we love and care for you, and that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be remembering you and the family, and will be honoring Aunt Martha in our hearts. ~John and Jane Bishop”
“Joyce & Family, we are sorry for the loss of your mother, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joyce, Rusty and Family: So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during these difficult times.”
“Joyce,Rusty & family you are in my thoughts and prayers”
“Joyce, Rusty and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”