Martha Jean East's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee

Martha Jean East

July 22, 1936 - August 29, 2024 (88 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Martha Jean East's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

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Martha Jean East

July 22, 1936 - August 29, 2024 (88 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Martha Jean East Obituary

The passing of Martha Jean East (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Baldwyn, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 29, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martha Jean East to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Cleveland Wilhite, Sr. and Flora Ada Butler; her husband John E. East; and her siblings, Obera Hall, Charlene Letson, Ruth Smithey, Juanita Little, Helen Thornton, Margaret Blythe, Loyd Wilhite, Carl Wilhite, Merle Wilhite and Grover Wilhite, Jr..

She is survived by: her sons, Bobby East (Rhonda) of Piperton, TN and Brother Wayne Wilhite (Pat) of Baldwyn, MS; her grandchildren, Bradley East of Germantown, TN, Devin East (Caitlin) of Piperton, TN and Chelsea Spry (Jason) of Collierville, TN; and her great grandchildren, Tenley East, Brinkley East, Fletcher East, Madelynn East, Easton Spry, Cooper Spry, John East and Eli East.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are greatly appreciated in her honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery



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