Martha Knox Christman

Martha Knox Christman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2012. Martha was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1926 to parents Ruth Mitchell and John Erwin Knox. She was raised in Washington and attended college, studying music. She married the love of her life, Edwin Charles on June 18, 1947. They were happily married for 51 years. In 1964, they moved to Houston and Martha moved to Katy, Texas in 2004. Martha was a devout member of First Baptist Church and the “Son Light” Sunday school class. She attended BSF Bible Studies for many years. She spent many enjoyable hours volunteering for Project Linus.

Martha is survived by her daughters Ruth Haiduk, Sheila Hulme and husband Ron, Joyce Goldsmith and husband Russell, grandchildren Nathan and Travis Haiduk, Michelle Hulme-Lippert and husband Bobby, Jennifer and Melissa Hulme, and Kyle and Alyse Goldsmith.

Martha was devoted to the Lord, her family, and her friends. Her sweet spirit will be missed by those that knew her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 am in the chapel at First Baptist Church, Katy. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project or to First Baptist Katy.