Martha Tippens Petrie Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Tippens Petrie of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Tippens Petrie to pay them a last tribute.
Though Martha may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Martha touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard Petrie; and her daughter Effie Petrie. She is survived by: her son Rick Petrie; her daughter-in-law Sonya; and her grandchildren, Jacob and Naomi.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home (180 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Macland Cemetery (4075 Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. (give.choa.org).
