Martha Mae Powell Tench

Martha Mae Powell Tench, age 90, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Mrs. Tench was born on April 16, 1930 to the late Cranford and Zola Cantrell Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest L. Tench, Jr.; infant daughter, Barbara Ann Tench; and grandsons, Adam Beiser, Andon Brown; brothers, Cranford W. Powell, and Robert Powell. Mrs. Tench was a member of the Tru-Way Baptist Church in Suwanee. She was a homemaker and retired from the Georgia School Food Service Association (GSFSA) with 23 years of service. Survivors include her daughters, Pat Larrimore, of San Tan Valley, AR; Linda Taylor, of Rome; Nancy Beiser, of Loganville; Shirley Joiner, of Gainesville; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three nephews, one niece, and few cousins. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Level Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.