Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Harris, Martha Jane Wells June 21, 2024
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Way Watson Funeral Home BVGA posted Jum 2024
Martha Jane Wells Harris
January 17, 1947 — June 21, 2024
Tazewell

Martha Jane Wells Harris
Mrs. Martha Jane Wells Harris, 77, of Tazewell, GA, passed away on Friday, June 
21, 2024, at The Oaks at Grove Park in Columbus, GA. Graveside services will be 
held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Tazewell Cemetery at 11:00 AM with Rev. David 
Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of 
Tazewell Community Church from 10:00 AM until service time. The family will also 
be greeting friends at 561 Ronnie Rd., Buena Vista, GA 31803.

Mrs. Harris was born January 17, 1947, in Americus, GA, to Emmett Morris and 
Martha Lou Hogg Wells. She began her career with the telephone company as a 
switchboard operator before moving on to work with Flint Electric for 23 years, 
retiring as a customer service representative. A member of Upatoi United 
Methodist Church, she was an avid reader and a social butterfly. She loved 
potting and growing flowers, especially tropical plants. She also drove a school 
bus for 12 years and loved her school kids. Mrs. Harris owned and operated The 
Garden Shoppe in Butler for ten years. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by a daughter Allison Paige Powell Mock of Tazewell, GA; two 
sons, Averett Payton Powell (Penny) of Roberta, GA, and Adam Patrick Powell 
(Tina) of Cherry Log, GA; seven grandchildren, Adam Icard (Julia) of Columbus, 
GA, Mindy Harris (Hunter) of Roberta, GA, Chase Tyler of Columbus, Christopher 
Nichols (Kaylee) of Kathleen, GA, Cody Nichols (Tami) of Ellijay, GA, Alex 
Powell (Sierra) of Ellijay, GA, and Madison Powell of St. Augustine, FL; and 
eight great-grandchildren, Raeleigh, Adalin, Ansley, Brynlee, Addison, Luna, 
Troy and Avery; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine Welch (Curtis) and Emily 
Welch (Taylor), all of Tazewell, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service
Tazewell Cemetery
Monday, June 24, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)



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