Martha Ann Walker Stewart Lavinder Fields

Martha Ann Walker Stewart Lavinder Fields, 88, passed away January 7, 2023 at her home in Indianapolis.  She was born March 19, 1934 in Salem, VA, the daughter of the late Jennings and Annabelle Wood Walker.  Martha was preceded in death by husbands, Joseph Clay Stewart, Jr., and Kyle F. Lavinder; her brother, Julian Walker; and sisters, Katherine Walker Burnette, Irma Jean Walker Boothe, and Patricia A. Walker Ibrahim.

Martha is survived by her husband, G. Thomas “Tom” Fields; her daughter, Donna Barger (Tim) of Vinton, VA; and sons, Barry Stewart (Julie) of Shawsville, VA and Brian Stewart (Vivian) of Roanoke, VA.  Also surviving is her sister, Mary Walker Snow; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed family and friends.  She was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Lotz Funeral Homes, 1303 E. Main St., Salem, with visitation there Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.   Burial will take place at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s name to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.  

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