December 30 1937 November 18 2022
Martha “Marty” Earle Prater Jensen, age 84, received her heavenly promotion November 18, 2022. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Mrs. Jensen was a longtime resident of Greenville, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Earl Prater and Willie Kerra Owen Prater. Those who love her and are left to carry on her legacy are children Carol Joy Jensen-Robertz and husband Gary, David Kenneth Jensen and wife Tina, grandchildren Kristina Gatz, William Gatz and wife Sara, great-grandchildren Cecilia and Grant, sister-in-law Jo Blair, and three nieces. Mrs. Jensen lived a full life of service through her church to the deaf community in Memphis, Tennessee, was a faithful employee for years in higher education, a devoted wife to husband Richard Kenneth Jensen for 63 years, a loving mother of 61 years, and a steadfast example of Christ’s love. Throughout life, her hobbies and interests included piano, singing, her pet birds and dogs, American Sign Language, cooking, reading, British comedy shows, daily prayer, and Bible study. She read her Bible each day and read completely through the Bible numerous times. Her living testimony spoke louder than words ever could. She was known for her patience, intelligence, grace, talent, beauty, and love for her family. Mrs. Jensen was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation to the compassionate staff and caregivers of Spring Park Assisted Living in Travelers Rest, SC and to The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility in Greenville, SC. In honor of Mrs. Jensen’s memory, donations may be made in her name to Kirby Woods Baptist Church Deaf Ministry, 6325 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119, attn: Janet Rogers.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Martha Prater Jensen December 30 1937 November 18 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Travelers Rest, state: South Carolina