Martha Lee Wagner
June 10, 1937 - January 21, 2014
Mrs. Martha Lee Wagner, daughter of the late Oliver and Maggie Marshall, was born June 10, 1937 in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James Wagner; son, Cornell Gorham,Jr.; brother, John Marshman; and nephew, Michael Marshall. She departed her life January 21, 2014 in Williamsburg, VA. Martha was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Williamsburg, VA until her health started to fail. She was known as “Mama Martha” by many in the community she helped to raise. She leaves to cherish her memories: two loving daughters, Sandra Gorham (James) of Enfield, NC and Evelyn Gorham of Rocky Mount, NC; her loving sons, Lawrence Gorham, David Modlin (Maria) of Williamsburg, VA, Darnell Wagner (DeeDee) of Tarboro, NC; three step-sons of Alabama; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Roberts of Williamsburg, VA; three sisters, Maggie Powell (James) of Whitakers, NC, Annie Marshall, Ernestine Marshall (Donald) of Enfield, NC; two brothers, William Marshall (Doris), Curtis Marshall (Delores) both of Enfield, NC; grandsons, Roy Lamont, Phillip, Emanuel, and Josh; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three special nieces, Sharon Knight, Vontina Green, and Mary Warren; two special nephews, Aundrey Wagner and Michael; and a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Martha Lee Wagner, daughter of the late Oliver and Maggie Marshall, was born June 10, 1937 in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James Wagner; son, Cornell Gorham,Jr.; brother, John Marshman; and nephew, Michael... View Obituary & Service Information