Martha Stallard
Martha Stallard Obituary
Martha Bagwell Stallard, 73, of Campobello passed away on October 8, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Boyce and Alice Bagwell of Landrum and the wife of the late Gene Stallard. Martha retired from teaching after 35 years. 30 of those years were spent at Campobello Gramling School where she also coached Volleyball and Basketball for 20 years.
After retiring from teaching Physical Education to her students, she continued to stay active. She enjoyed early morning walks, yoga, pickleball and being the oldest person in her workout classes. She was an avid reader, book giver, journal writer, and loyal friend. She also stayed in touch with many of her former players and students years after they had graduated and started families of their own. She stayed active in their lives, serving as a mentor, listener, storyteller, gift giver, drinking buddy, and emergency dinner maker.
Her main love was her family. She was married to her husband, Gene, for over 50 years. They enjoyed making each other laugh, a shared meal, a beach vacation, and each other’s company. She willingly and dutifully cared for him when his health declined and missed him dearly for the rest of her life after he was gone.
She was a supportive, loving and ever-present mother to all four of her kids often traveling to Chicago or driving all over the Upstate for family events. She loved and cherished her six grandchildren and was only beginning to influence their lives and teach them her positive way of life.
Her home was where she worked her real magic. Teaching hundreds of children to swim in the family pool, organizing surprise parties and after-work gatherings, orchestrating incredible holiday traditions and always filling the house with the smells of her next great meal.
Martha is survived by her children and their spouses, Kent (Caryn), Gordon (Mandy), Grant (Heather) and Kelly (Stefani). Her grandchildren Bo, Jax, Grace, Roman, Koufax and Ruthie. Her sister Barbara Raun and her brother, Larry Bagwell. Also, many many friends who she made feel like they were family.
She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Bagwell.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Petty Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 14, 2024 at Petty Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Skip Snyder. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Upstate Splash
My First Books SC
Organizations that support literacy and water safety, two of Martha’s many passions.
http://upstatesplash.org/charity/
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