Martha Virginia Thompson Ewell, 90, of Clearwater, FL, passed away on June 27, 2017, at her home. She was born in New London, MD. She had lived in Pinellas County, FL for many years.
She was someone that exemplified the term “homemaker”. Martha was a great cook and a wonderful hostess. When cooking for a crowd she would worry there would not be enough food, but of course there was always plenty. And for dessert you couldn’t beat her Lemon or Chocolate Meringue pies.
Martha was devoted to her husband of 67 years and took excellent care of him especially in his last days when he needed her most. She was a loving grandmother who enjoyed giving gifts and never missed an occasion to send a greeting card. She was funny and a joy to be with. Her favorite pass times included playing cards with family or friends, cheering on the Tampa Bay Rays, watching a golf game on television and making her yard beautiful.
Martha was a very organized person, who had her routine that she did not like to change. She enjoyed her weekly visits to the hairdresser, grocery store and bank and daily chats with her neighbors. Martha was a cherished friend to those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her parents Freeman and Lillian Thompson; her sons, Jimmy Ewell and Lenny Ewell; and her sisters, Anna Belle Bales, Betty Schmidt, Elsie Stanton and Brenda Sharrer, She is survived by her son, Kenneth Ewell, San Jacinto, CA; daughter-in-law, Arlene Ingram, Gainesville, FL; Brother, William Thompson, Hampstead, MD; sister, Fay Fields, Mount Airy, MD; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She will be interred at Florida National Cemetery with her husband.
Martha requested there be no funeral service for her, so to honor her request yet acknowledge her life, the family is planning to have a time of remembrance in a private room at her and Leonard’s favorite pizza restaurant. Friends and family are invited to drop in and share some stories and pizza. Friday night July 7th, from 6-8 pm at Country Pizza Inn (Countryside Location), 25856 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763.
best sister-in-law ever whenever i visited her she would always bake a coconut cake for me. she was simply the best
A lifetime of caring shall not be forgotten. “The world was a better place with them in it.”-Thomas Sager
Together forever now, healthy and strong with God our Father and Jimmy and Lenny.
Our absolute favorite Aunt and Uncle. Martha, you will be sorely missed. We always loved our time with you and tried to stay in Clearwater as often as we could just to be able to see you! Both you and Leonard meant the world to us and our lives will never be quite the same. We love you so much! I can only hope you are reunited now so you can keep Leonard in line!
I loved sweet Aunt Martha. She was always so good to us. Her and Uncle Leonard will be missed.
Though we only knew Martha as “new” neighbors she was such a lovely person. She was sweet, always said hello, always asked how how our little dog was doing. She was always out in her yard, always a friendly hello. Pretty flowers out front and lovely bushes throughout the yard! We certainly miss her already! Blessings to her family❤️
To my dear friend I will miss you very much,I am sure our paths will cross again some day.
We will miss you neighbor. It’s been a pleasure to see you daily always smiling and waving for the past years. We were blessed to know you and there will be an empty spot every day from here forward.