Martha Ella Mauk, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Martha was born on October 6, 1952, to the late Henry and Ella (Pearl) Newlin. She was a devoted wife,

Martha Ella Mauk, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Martha was born on October 6, 1952, to the late Henry and Ella (Pearl) Newlin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, nurse, and friend whose life was centered around faith, family, and caring for others.She is survived by her loving husband, Stanley Mauk; sons, Jonathan Mauk (LaDawna) and Dwight Mauk (Kari); grandchildren, Kayela Mauk, Ty Mauk, Dalton Mauk, and Kenley Mauk; brother, Fred Newlin; and sister, Emily Kenney; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brothers, Ivan Newlin and T.R. Newlin.Martha dedicated her life to nursing, a profession she dearly loved. She especially cherished delivering babies and serving as a surgical nurse. Her compassion for her patients and commitment to caring for others touched countless lives throughout her career.She was a faithful member of Bushy Branch House of Prayer Church and proudly served on the Ragsdale Cemetery Committee. Martha loved the beach and considered it her favorite place in the world, but above all else, her greatest joy was her family. She was deeply family-oriented and loved her husband, children, and grandchildren with all her heart. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Visitation for Martha will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Ragsdale Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hodgkin's International Foundation or the Ragsdale Cemetery Fund in memory of Martha.Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mauk family.