Martha Edgecomb

Martha Ellen Edgecomb, age 92, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Golden Heights. She was born June 21, 1924, in Westphalia, Kansas, the daughter of John H. and Myrtle (Armstrong) Riffey. Accepting Christ as her Savior, she was baptized on August 19, 1942. She became a member of Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Later she chose New Conference as her church family. Martha married John H. Edgecomb on March 25, 1944 in Anderson County, Kansas. To this union was born four children. They made their home on the farm near Harris, Kansas for many years. After John's passing, she moved to Parkside Place where she resided for 13 years, which she dearly enjoyed. She worked as a cook for 19 years at Garnett High School. Martha was known for her talent of baking and decorating wedding and anniversary cakes for many years. She was a loving and caring person, never meeting a stranger. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren were her greatest joy. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Edgecomb in 2002; two brothers, Elmer Riffey and wife Florence and Homer Riffey; one sister, Amy Hirt and husband Osie; one sister-in-law, Vernia Riffey; two sons-in-law, Wesley Miller and Ray Burns; one granddaughter, Carol Leigh Miller; one grandson, Jeremy Edgecomb. She is survived by her children, Barbara Miller-Burns, Mary and Bob Wright, Galen and Janet Edgecomb, and Merle and Lois Edgecomb, all of Garnett, Kansas; grandchildren, Dana and Matt Wise, Janine and Kent Fullmer, Bruce and Gail Miller, Amy and Ryan Sparks, Rachel Wright, Johnathan and Karen Edgecomb, Kimberly Edgecomb, Lana Edgecomb, Lonnie and Julie Edgecomb, Loren and Crystal Edgecomb; great grandchildren, Kalie and Brandon Eller, Jadon and Mindy Wise, Kyra and Clayton Brubaker, Mandalyn and Neil Renicker, Kamron and Marin Fullmer, Karson Fullmer, Sierra, Autumn and Shakina Miller, Bronson, Madison, Chaya and Kellin Sparks, Ashley, Riley, Trey, Tanner, and Selah Edgecomb, Korbin, Carter, Kalina, Carley and Koby Edgecomb, Kirk, Chase, Cole, and Makayla Edgecomb; three great great grandchildren, Braelyn and Vienna Wise, Hugo Renicker, who was born on great great grandma's 89th birthday; step grandchildren, Tim and Nadine Burns, Kayleen and Dale Schleinitz, Lora and Kevin Filbrun, Jeremy and Laura Burns; and thirteen step great grandchildren; and one step great great granddaughter; one brother, Alva Riffey and wife Imogene of Garnett, Kansas; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the Old German Baptist Church at Westphalia, Kansas, burial in Bethel Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel at Garnett from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .