Martha Kaye Woolwine

1962 ∼ 2010

Martha Kaye Woolwine

Our precious Martha Kaye Woolwine, 48, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Baptist Hospital.

Martha was born in Beaumont on October 11, 1962 to Don and Charlotte Woolwine. She grew up in Bevil Oaks and graduated from BCP in 1981. She attended Lamar University and went on to substitute teach at Caldwood Elementary, where she touched so many lives with her kindness and beautiful smile.

She leaves behind her cherished parents; her loving sister, Julie Woolwine Burnaman and her husband Gregg; her niece who was like her daughter, Charlotte Tillery; her nephews Donovan and Thomas Burnaman; Charlotte's boys Gage and Gavin Norris who were also like her children and many cousins and friends who she left with a lifetime of fond memories.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, November 1, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. immediately preceding the funeral service at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Condolences

Anonymous November 6, 2010
I am very sorry, Charlotte, to read about your beautiful daughter.##imported-begin##Rosemary Laufer##imported-end##
Anonymous November 3, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear about Martha. She was a beautiful girl with a wonderful smile. She will be missed by all. May love and prayers surround you all during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Susie Amos##imported-end##
Anonymous November 3, 2010
I was so very shocked and saddened to hear about Martha. We went to school together at Austin and BCP. I know that she was loved by all. She will be deeply missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Gina Cormier-Bowman##imported-begin##Gina Bowman##imported-end##
Anonymous November 3, 2010
To the Woolwine Family , Im so sorry for your loss.Martha was so kind to my daughter :Malana Quebedeaux she kept her at Little Folks for a several years! I was a single parent at the time an she was there for me ! Ill never forget her kind an gentle upbea##imported-begin##Lisa Quebedeaux##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
Charlotte and Don, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, E J Courville##imported-begin##Erie Jane Courville##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, I dont think I dont have a childhood memory that does not include Martha. We had such a good time living next door, she was a wonderful person and a good friend to me. You raised a beautiful daughter inside and out. I pray ##imported-begin##Laura Cole Conn##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
My deepesr sympathies for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Martha from our days together at Austin Jr. High. She was always smiling, friendly, spirited and beautiful. She will be missed James Bood##imported-begin##James Bood##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
Dear Don, Charlotte, Julie and family, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Martha was, and shall remain, one of the most beautiful and kind hearted spirits I have ever known. She was truly the sister I never had growing up. She taug##imported-begin##Sherylann Jordan##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
Woolwine family I am very sorry for your loss. She was such a nice person. It must be incredibly hard to lose a child. I was unable to come to the visitation or funeral today because neither one of my paraprofessionals are here. I could'nt leave them##imported-begin##Betty Richey##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Martha's family and friends. I enjoyed knowing Martha when I worked at Caldwood Elementary.##imported-begin##Paula Pate Beaty##imported-end##
Anonymous November 1, 2010
Love You!##imported-begin##briget Y Green##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
Mr.Woolwine, Mrs.Woolwine, Julie and Charlotte, I am so extremely sorry for your loss. Martha was truly one of the most beautiful, sweetest and kind-hearted individuals that I have come across in my lifetime. I will always cherish our many years toget##imported-begin##Mary Heaner Calvo##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
Charlotte and Don, I am so very sorry for your loss. Martha was such a sweet person and I know she will be greatly missed by you two, her sister, her nieces and nephews, and all the children whose hearts and minds she touched.##imported-begin##Kimber Knight##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
Dear Charlotte, Don & Julie I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand your pain at this time. I would like to thank you for sharing Martha with our family. She always brought joy and a cute giggle. Martha was a beautiful girl but most importa##imported-begin##Shirley Jordan##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
I was shocked when I heard the news. I still can't believe she is not here with us, but when I think of her being with Our Lord and Savior; I can't help but smile in knowing that she is in the best place possible. Martha was such a good friend, a cari##imported-begin##Pam VanBoskirk##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
Charlotte, Have been lifting you up daily since we heard. So very sad that she is gone. What a beautiful smile and personality. She was a great teacher for us anytime we called, and we knew that the class would be completely taken care of. Praying t##imported-begin##Richard and Kristin Byars##imported-end##
Anonymous October 31, 2010
My dearest Charlotte and family, I just can't believe this. My heart is broken for you and your family. What special memories I have of our time together at Caldwood. Martha was such a beautiful girl with such a big heart. I am so very sorry for thi##imported-begin##Bonnie Durr##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
So very, very, sorry, to hear of the death of your precious daughter. You will all be in my prayer's. God Bless you. Love, Barbara zerangue##imported-begin##Barbara Zerangue##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
You and your family are in my prayers on the loss of your daughter.##imported-begin##joan lawrence conn##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
Dear Don, Charlotte, Julie & Family, I am so sorry and deeply saddened by your loss. I have so many fond memories of Martha, as does all her many friends. She had a beautiful soul and touched all us in many many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with t##imported-begin##Doug Jordan##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
I just can't believe this!! I don't think I have ever met or known a sweeter more genuine person in my life. Martha had such a great smile and laugh. I know it will be missed terribly just as we will all miss her. Much love to all of you and you are i##imported-begin##Deborah Self##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
Martha & Family~~~ I am so sorry to hear about Martha. I always loved talking with her at Caldwood. She was always a bright spot in my day. Please know we are praying for you today and in the days to come. Love, Pam Horlacher Courtney##imported-begin##Pamela Courtney##imported-end##
Anonymous October 30, 2010
My heart is broken for you. And though we are so very sad, Our sweet, sweet Martha is smiling now in the very presence of Jesus. He will carry you and hold you up through these difficult days ahead. Martha will always be remembered for her sweet smile an##imported-begin##Michele Couvillon##imported-end##