Martha Ann (Kenny) Bland
June 21, 1938 — September 15, 2011
Martha Ann Kenny Bland of Grand Junction, TN, passed away at her home on September 15, 2011. She was 73 years old.
A memorial service for Mrs. Bland was at 2 P.M., Saturday, September 17, at LaGrange Methodist Church in LaGrange, TN. with Rev. Dr. Virginia Jones Finzel officiating. A graveside service for the family was held at the LaGrange Cemetery.
Mrs. Bland was born on June 21, 1938, in Memphis,TN, and is preceded in death by her parents, John Carrington Kenny. and Martha Frances Johnston Kenny. She is survived by her brother, John Carrington Kenny, Jr., of Memphis, TN.
She married Charles Bernhardt Bland on June 24, 1956.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, and her five children and their spouses: Elizabeth Galfsky of Collierville, TN; Robert and Julia Bland of Somerville, TN; Mark and Patricia Gunn of Birmingham, AL; Chris and Camille Collins of Germantown, TN; and Edward and Victoria Chandler of Longwood, FL.
She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren: Charles and Ander Galfsky; Mary Elizabeth and Robert Bland; Martha Ellen, Ann Claire, Frances, Elizabeth, and Neil Gunn; Ashton and Hope Collins; Edward, Patrick, Eliot, and Lauren Chandler.
Mrs. Bland was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy was found in loving and serving her family. Her second love was her church, LaGrange United Methodist Church, and she was passionate about teaching the children’s Sunday School class. For 10 years she led Vacation Bible School for the church and the community. She was also a teacher in the children’s ministry of Community Bible Study in Somerville, TN.
Mrs. Bland studied civil engineering at Memphis State University. She enjoyed playing golf with her husband in various Senior Golf Association tournaments. One of the highlights in recent years for her was the monthly lunches with her schoolmates from East High School, Memphis, TN, class of 1956.
She is deeply loved by her family and will be dearly missed.
The family requests that memorials be sent to LaGrange United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 126, Grand Junction, TN 38039.