Martha Becraft
February 19, 1944 — June 28, 2015
Mrs. Martha E. Becraft, 71, of Mt. Airy passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at the Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster. She was the wife of the late William A. Becraft who passed on January 7, 2015, they were married 35 years.
Born on February 19, 1944 in Cambridge, MD she was the daughter of the late James Sheperd and Elizabeth Schnoor Henry. Martha had a life long career as an LPN. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Linus Project where she enjoyed sewing, especially quilting for children in need. Martha was a giving soul to her community, her friends and family.
Surviving are two brothers: James Martin Henry and Wade Hampton Henry, a sister, Priscilla Tolley; a special friend Bonnie Baust as well as several close dear friends, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Henry.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt. Airy where a memorial service will begin at 12:00 Noon with Rev Elsabeth Hilke officiating.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Trinity UCC, 9501 Old Baltimore Rd, Frederick, MD 21704, or Project Linus, C/O Patches Quilting, 308 S. Main St., Mt. Airy, MD 21771.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mt. Airy and Stauffer Crematory, Frederick
Online condolences may be expressed at staufferfuneralhome.com.