Martha L. Hoertz

Martha L. Hoertz, 78, of Abbeville died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late J.B. and Pauline Timms. Ms. Hoertz was a 1953 graduate of Greenwood High School and worked as a sales representative for Gibbs-Louis department store. She had a special appreciation for books and reading allowed her to enjoy many pleasant hours. In addition to her parents, Ms. Hoertz was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Hoertz; five sisters, Ethel, Betty, Ruth, Marie and Evelyn; and three brothers, Rayford, Presley and Junior. She is survived by six sons, Bob English, Dave English, Rick Hoertz and his wife, Oke, Bill Hoertz, John Hoertz and Scott Hoertz; a daughter, Elizabeth 'Bitsy' Mann; a brother, Fredlee Timms and his wife, Pauline; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:30PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eric Shepard officiating. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Hoertz family.