Martha Turner Priester

Died: Nov. 19, 2012

Martha Turner Priester, 83, of Patriots Crossing, Greeneville, passed away Monday at her home.

She was a pastor's wife, homemaker, church musician, and a retired music teacher.

Martha was of the Southern Baptist faith and was a member of Tusculum Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Smoky Mountain Music Teachers Association, The Christian Women's Club, and Women on Mission at Tusculum Baptist Church.

She was an avid fan of her grandchildren's sports, music, and drama endeavors. Her grandchildren called her "Mama Priester."

Martha lived what she believed and was the perfect pastor's wife. She was always supportive and positive. She was tireless in her efforts for anything she was involved in.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years: J. Charles Priester; two daughters and a son-in-law: Beth and Bill Brimer and Martha Claire Priester; one son and daughter-in-law: Ben Lee and Adrianne Priester; and five grandchildren: Sara Beth Brimer, Linda Claire Brimer and fiancé, Donnie Barnette, William D. Brimer, and Joel A. and Briana Brimer.

She was the daughter of the late David and Elsie Woodson Turner and was preceded in death by a grandson: Steven E. Brimer; one sister: Edith Turner Trout; and one brother: Bobby Ray Turner.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Tusculum Baptist Church.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the Priester family at http://www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.