Martha Elizabeth Pope West, 69, passed away very peacefully at her residence on Thursday; February 28, 2019.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 03, 2019, from 5-7pm at Lowndes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, March 04, 2019, at 11am from the funeral home Chapel with Bro. James Black officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens. Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. West was born May 01, 1949 in Aberdeen, MS to the late William "Archie" and Mildred Arlene Hollingsworth Pope of Hamilton. She was very proud of being Salutatorian of her high school class in 1967 from Hamilton High School. She first worked at Burris Furniture Store as payroll clerk in Prairie, MS. She met the love of her life, William Berry "W.B." West. After marrying W.B. on December 21, 1968 they made their home in Aberdeen for nearly 10 years, they owned and operated West Superette. Together they moved to Columbus in 1978.  She was a member of St Stephen United Methodist Church for 42 years. Martha enjoyed playing the piano for the church for nearly 40 years and only missed 2 Sundays while she played. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women's Circle Group where she served as secretary for nearly 40 years. She was also very active in her Sunday School Class.  Mrs. West started keeping children in her home, she loved "her children" and continued doing so for 27 years. She had a huge love for children and especially her own grandchildren. She made a huge impact on the lives of numerous children. Many children know her as Mrs. West or MeMe. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and shopping. Her favorite past time was playing the piano, which she started when she was three years old. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening and collecting angels.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband W.B. West, April 16, 2015.

Mrs. West is survived by her three children whom she loved dearly; Michael West, Felicia (Todd) Elmore, and Marcus (Liza) West, all of Columbus; brother Wayne (Margaret) Pope of Westville, MS; brother in law Jerry (Sandra) West of Sierra Vista, AZ; grandchildren; Sydnee Elmore, Dawson Elmore, Morgan Elmore, Riley Kate Elmore, Holland Hickman, Spence Hickman, William (Bud) West; many nieces, nephews and her grand-dog Sam West.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Murray, Roger Murray, Bernard Burkhalter, Alvin Trapp, Phillip Horton and James Siegle. Honorary pallbearers will be the Members of St Stephen United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to St Stephen United Methodist Church, 800 Tuscaloosa Road, Columbus, MS 39702