Martha Ingaborg Nordin Barber Wiltcher

Highlands, NC - Martha Ingaborg Nordin Barber Wiltcher, age 100 years, of Highlands, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children and their spouses on Saturday, April 11, 2015. A resident of the Eckerd Living Center, born December 28, 1914 in Bethlehem, PA to the late Ingaborg Nordin and Fritz Nordin of Sweden.

Martha grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, married Gordon Norman Barber. They served together as Gordon was the Pastor of the Salvation Army Church. In 1945 they moved to Miami, FL for health reasons and raised their four children there. In 1957 they divorced. In 1965 Martha married Pleasy L. Wiltcher, who unfortunately passed away that same year. She remained a widow for the remainder of her life, living near her beloved children. Martha successfully managed her own rental properties until her retirement. Martha had a deep and abiding faith in her Saviour, her LORD JESUS CHRIST, now she is finally home in Heaven.

She is survived by her children, Elaine E. Watts of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, E.. June Thomas and husband Carl of Maysville, Georgia, Bill G. Barber and wife Melinda of Highlands, NC, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Timothy Thomas, Stephen Thomas and wife Denese, Michael Sahlgren and wife Lisa, Cindee Carmichael and husband Michael, Cheree Murray and husband Joe, Leif Sahlgren and wife Erica, Julie Nichols and husband Robert, Jenene Rouse and husband Jim, Larry Barber, Jeramie Barber and wife Kelly, Kimberly Kravits and husband Alex, Jonathan Barber, Joshua Barber and wife Rayne; also 19 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Community Bible Church, 3645 Cashiers Road, Highlands, NC 28741, Phone Number: 828 526 4685. There will be a short reception after the service.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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