Birth date: Oct 27, 1958 Death date: Dec 16, 2016
Martha Emerling Garrett, 58, passed away suddenly in her Lewes home on December 16, 2016. Her loving parents Jerome Martin and Helen Marie (Frink) Emerling of Perry New York preceded her in death. In the last twenty years Martha l Read Obituary
I'm so sorry for Martha's loss to her family and our world. While I haven't see her in over 30 years, my fondest memory was spending 24 hours together with her as her partner in a Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon at Fredonia.
Please accept my condolences and my hope that fond memories of her kind spirit last forever.
Bob Bennett
Dear Family, I just read about Martha's passing in the Perry Herald. My heart sank to learn such sad news. I am truly sorry. The world lost a great person. She was one that loved life no matter what came her way and I will always remember Martha as someone that had a big heart and always kind to everyone. She had a smile that you could only smile back at God definitely got a beautiful angel and on the nights you are feeling sad, look to the sky and if it is full of stars, find the brightest one because it is Martha smiling back at you. You will always have her in your hearts just like I did. Our thoughts and prayers are with all you. Sincerely, Sharon and Barry True, Warsaw, NY
Martha was my very first friend as a child. We became best friends in kindergarten and remained that way all through our school days. We spent many days at each other's homes, but I always enjoyed running around Emerling Farms. Back then it was one barn and we would use the milk house roof as a slide! We wore out a few pair of pants that way. When Martha and her family moved into the village, it was even better, that was THE spot to go to after school activities and basketball games. Mrs. Emerling was a wonderful, soft spoken woman. When Martha came home at Christmas time while in college and after moving away, we would always spend a day together with our friend Gigi! So many good memories. I remember when Martha was about 12-13 she got Rheumatic Fever and ended up in the hospital for a while. I rode up with Mr Emerling to visit Martha. I also remember visiting Martha's grandmother who was in a nursing home (or at least that's what I remember) in the Buffalo area, after our visit he would take us out for a nice meal. We visited the family "homestead" in Boston NY as well. So many memories, too many to share. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the service, which breaks my heart, but Martha knows she is in my thoughts and prayers. She was a kind sole, and deserved to be with us for a lot longer. Many hugs to the family. Rest in peace my friend!
Cheryl Howden Fagan
Although I never met Martha, just the fact she came from Perry and was raised as an Emerling farm kid, she had to be good at what she wanted to do. Perry/Wyoming Co. farm kids stand strong. Sorry for your loss.
A wonderful woman..I will miss my funny, sweet buddy.
Barb Shelton
