Martha Palmore Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Martha Palmore of Cherryville, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 7, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Mitchem and Lillian Mason Mitchem; her husband Leo Baker; her son Chuck Buchanan; and her siblings, Hugh Mitchem, Alta Durden, Rita Waldrop and Vivian Dellinger.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Buchanan (Linda), Kevin Vaker (Jacquie) and Tiffany Baker Cain; her sister Faye Bumgardner (Mike); her grandchildren, Duane Buchanan (Lyndsey), Melissa Buchanan (Jonathon), Miranda Baker, Ashley Baker, Hannah Baker and Emma Cain; and her great grandchildren, Lilly Buchanan, Ally Buchanan, Hayes Hovis and Austen Hovis.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Gaston Memorial Park (1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054).
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to: Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd. Suite B, Newton, NC 28658, http://www.carolinacaring.org.
