Martha Louise Bishop Garrick, 93, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Reverend Steve Smith officiating. A graveside service will follow in Onslow Memorial Park.

Born on July 17, 1925 in Leesville, AL, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Lafayette and Anne Eliza Tucker Bishop. She attended the University of Alabama, and graduated from Duke University School of Nursing.

She worked as a nurse before staying home to raise her four children.  She was active in gardening, beautification, and The United Methodist Church. She had too many accomplishments to list, as she excelled in all areas. She held local, state and national offices, and was given special recognition in many areas. She was a beautiful, smart, funny, friendly, faithful Christian and a southern lady. She was well loved, and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Grier Lucius Garrick II; and a daughter, Susan Garrick Motes. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Garrick Gross of Midway Park; Bettie Garrick Francis and her husband, Gilbert, of Pinebluff; one son, Grier Garrick III and his wife, Sandy, of Rockport, TX; and four grandchildren, Heather Wilshire, Louise Gross, Rachel Garrick and Grace Francis.

The family will receive friends on Thursday prior to the service from 2 pm until 3 pm in the church fellowship hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville NC 28540 or to Onslow Hospice House, c/o Onslow Caregivers, Inc., PO Box 7304, Jacksonville, NC 28540.