Martha Jane Aldridge Harward, 68 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. Ms. Harward was born on August 3, 1950 in Charlotte, NC to the late Reese Kelly Aldridge and Grace Estelle Smith Aldridge.

Martha is survived by her son Josh “Bud” Hulin & wife Heather, grandchildren; Kealyn Brooke, Kaci Ann Martin, Hayli Jade, Graci Paj and Joshua Issac all of Denton, NC and four sisters and a brother.

Martha grew up in Albemarle, NC. She enjoyed writing, painting and photography. She was active with the Crawford Senior Center and Life’s Stories Writers Club.

She loved her family and always looked forward to time spent with them. She loved animals and was ready and willing to take in a stray or provide care to one that was sick or injured.

Most of all Martha loved the Lord. She did her best to live for Him daily and show His kindness to those around her. She had a beautiful smile that would warm your heart.

A Celebration of Life will be held with her family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stanly County Humane Society https://stanlycountyhumanesociety.org/ or Hospice House of Randolph County https://www.hospiceofrandolph.org/

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Harward family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.