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Obituary For Martha Ann Banfield
Martha Ann Banfield, 81, was born on August 11, 1940 and took her eternal rest the morning of Monday, April 18, 2022. Martha is the daughter of Emily J. Nicholson and Vander Marshall. She was raised by her grandparents, Janie and Marshall Williams, in Fuquay Varina, whom she affectionately referred to as “Momma” and “Poppa”. After completing high school, Martha attended North Carolina Central University and for a time lived in New York and Pennsylvania, before returning to North Carolina to raise her family. Although a tad stubborn at times, Martha had a big heart and loved most everyone she ever met. She possessed an infectious laugh that made one feel at home when they heard it. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and her daughter, Erika R. Arrington. She is survived by her two sons, Steven W. Arrington (Jennifer) and Victor L. Banfield, five grandchildren, Eric B. Arrington, Jessica R. Arrington, Benjamin K. Arrington, Asa C. Arrington and Aiden Q. Arrington, and three great-grandchildren. Martha is also survived by her brother, James W. Marshall (Alice), a sister, Selina Jordan, two nephews, Michael A. Marshall and Marshall D. Nicholson (Miranda), three nieces, Emily J. Bailey, Tyarra A. Carlton (Perry) and Lydia D. Bailey, and a host of other beloved relatives and devoted friends.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Fisher Memorial United Holy Church of America 420 E Piedmont Ave Durham, NC on Saturday, April 23, 2022, visitation service from 11:00 to 12:00 PM and funeral service follow at 12:00PM. Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceMy friend RIP...We met at GTE and remained friends . Love/Peace to the Family
Martha was a loving and kind person. She was a church member of mine and loved singing with the Gospel Chorus. When she was ill, I visited her at her home, hospital and nursing home. She will be missed. Prayers to her beloved family.
Elizabeth Walston
Martha Ann was a very dear friend!! We had a lot of wonderful conversations and sometimes very challenging experiences!!! She will be missed!!! Edna Lee Edna
Ms. Martha was a very special person; with an Amazing smile and laugh. Through our work friendship, we became family. The stories she used to tell about her life would have you hanging on her every word. I'm praying for you all. Pam Tillman
My prayers go out to the family. I enjoyed my years of working with Ms. Martha. She sat in a cubicle behind me and we talked everyday. I enjoyed our conversations and that laugh. This picture of this smile is what I saw everyday and it made my day. She will surely be missed. Mica Luster Cash Management Department Duke University Health System
My deepest sympathy to the family. Martha will be missed. Vicki Umstead
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