MARTHA SUE (BIRCHFIELD) RAYMOND, age 88, died Thursday, September 9th at her home in Lexington, AL after a long illness. She was a native of Madison County AL, a Good Year (Huntsville) retiree, a loving and caring wife… and a 5th generation Great-Great Grandmother. She enjoyed the love and followship of her church, visiting with family and friends, and when health permitted, RVing to country music and gospel singing Festivals.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 16th between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, at the Rogersville Funeral Home followed by Funeral Services with Rev Phil Springer (Salem-Lester UMC) and Rev Michael Burgess (Lexington UMC) officiating. A graveside Family Prayer Service and burial will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 3:00 PM, at the Pleas Mount Baptist Church Cemetery in Gurley, Madison County, AL. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren: Cole Baker, Ryan Higgins, Jamie Ahlander, Wade Baker, Garrett Baker and Tyde Bagwell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sally (Lee) Birchfield, three brothers, Lawson, Alton, and Samuel; two sisters, Leona and Nell; 1st husband James E Daye, daughter Carrol & granddaughter Danielle and son James E “Jimmie” Daye.
She is survived by her 2nd husband, James O “Jim” Raymond of Lexington, step-children David & Dane of Louisiana, Jason of Georgia and Wendy (Raymond) Fowler of Pace, Florida; her oldest daughter Gayle (Daye) Gladden of Huntsville; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks for the prayers and kindness of family, friends and neighbors in the Huntsville, Rogersville and Lexington area; the caregivers and staff of Kindred Hospice Care (Florence, AL) and for the services of the Rogersville Funeral Home.
