Memorial

Martha E. Stevens, 70, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Living Center East surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8 from 5 to 8 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Services will be held on Friday at noon at Gospel Tabernacle Church with the Revs. Mary Beets and Wendell Beets officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
 
Martha Evelyn Stevens was born on January 17, 1944 to Mose and Mary Blocker Walker in Aliceville, Alabama.  She was united in marriage to her husband, Joseph Stevens, on November 23, 1972.  He passed away in November 1998.  Martha enjoyed volunteering and helping people.  She was an active member of Gospel Tabernacle Church and Greater Word of Faith C.O.G.I.C. Church.  She had a strong faith in God.  Martha had an amazing ability with styling hair, cooking, and gardening.  She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren.  She will always be remembered as a loyal friend, a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother, and for her witty sense of humor.
 
Survivors include Elizabeth (Maurice) Coleman, Berlinda (Kenneth) Owens, Mary (Kenny) Horton, Shar (Glynn) Jones, Nicole (Cherokee) French, Carmen Stevens all of Cedar Rapids, Maxine (Derek) Thornton of Richland, WA and special daughter Hope (Wendi) Latchison; grandchildren, Cedric Moss, Zachary Owens, Blake Jones, Braxten Jones, Emanuel French, Eli French, Jennell Owens, and Cameron Stevens; great grandchildren, Kobe Moss, Aniya Owens, and Alivia Taylor.  She is also survived by her father, George Newton of Birmingham, Al, sisters Mearice Burell and Mattie Bea Sterling (Joe) of Aliceville, Alabama, Lucille Houston (California) and Bertha Woodfork of Detroit, MI; brothers: Mose Walker Jr., Willie James Walker and Priness Walker, all of Alicville, AL; and all her beloved step-children and grandchildren. 
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and her parents Mose and Mary Walker.
 
Memorial donations may be directed to the family.
 
The family would like to thank the amazing and dedicated medical staff consisting of Dr. Ramadugu, Dr. Saxena, Dr. Cogdill, Dr. Voigts, Dr. Atay, Jody Hornickel (ARNP), Dr. Dolphin, Dr. Gill, Unity Point Continuing Care Hospital, Unity Point Living Center East administrators and staff with a special thank you to Alexis, Jennifer, Jessica (ARNP), Caley, Devonne, and Jessie. A special thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family for your love, support, and prayers. A special thank you to Connie and the Davita Dialysis staff.