Martha Frances Rankin Lowery, 95, of Simpsonville and formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her home. Born February 19, 1923, in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Felix Edward Rankin and Zula Beatrice Dunn Rankin and widow of Harold Thomas Lowery. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. Surviving are her children, Harold "Randy" Lowery of Kershaw, SC, Sherry Lowery Smith of Spartanburg, SC, and Tammy Lowery Bishop (Tony) of Simpsonville, SC; five grandchildren, Gregg Lowery (Brandi), Chris Smith (Trish), Grant Smith (Paige), Charlie Bishop, and Jamie Bishop; four great-grandchildren, Madison and Logan Smith and Skylar and Korbin Lowery; and sister, Joyce Rankin Cox (Jim) of Indian Trail, NC. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by seven siblings. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Davis Chapel at First Baptist Church, 250 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29306, with funeral services following at 11:00 AM, conducted by The Rev. Keith Phillips. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 PM in Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery, 6390 Lockhart Rd., Kershaw, SC 29067. Memorials may be made to The Bridge Ministry at First Baptist Church, 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Martha Rankin Lowery please visit our Sympathy Store.
Visitation
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)
Davis Chapel of First Baptist Church
250 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Funeral Service
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11:00 AM (EDT)
Davis Chapel of First Baptist Church
250 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Graveside Service
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3:30 PM (EDT)
Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery
6390 Lockhart Rd
Kershaw, SC 29067