Martha Bragg Cherem, age: 77, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life service will be on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, at 2:00 PM, with burial to follow at Forked Oak Cemetery in Cairo, MS. Bro Ted Avant and Bro Chuck Hassell will officiate the service. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, from 5:00 PM--9:00 PM at Magnolia Funeral Home and on Thursday, September 7, 2017, from 1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm prior to the service.
She was born in Tishomingo, MS, on December 16, 1939. Martha was the Owner of "Martha's Menu" from 1993 to the present time; and she was also the owner of "Jetties" from 1978 --1986. She was a member of the Waldron Street Christian Church. She is survived by her sons: Keith Wilkins and wife Teresa and Stephen Bragg, both of Corinth; one daughter: Amy B. Bentley and husband Bob of Muscle Shoals, AL; eight grandchildren: Allison W. Smith and Husband Mark Allen, Courtney W. Cartwright, Brooke W. Wilbanks and husband Eric, Stephanie B. Mercer and husband Phillip, Jeremy Bragg and wife Hannah, Grant Bentley, Caitlin Bentley, and Carson Bentley; five great-grandchildren: Cooper Cartwright, Millie Smith, Hallie Beth Smith, Abbie Mercer, and Dawson Mercer; sister: Barbara Johnson Vanderford and husband Charles of Corinth; Nieces and Nephews: Terry, Brent, Chrystal, and families; caregivers: Clara Fair and Carolyn Fair, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her Father: William Allen Johnson and Mother: Jewel Blythe Johnson. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Waldron Street Christian Church Building Fund, 806 Waldron Street, Corinth, MS 38834, or Sonshine Christian Camp, 600 Hwy 45, Baldwyn, MS 38824. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve The Cherem Family.