Martha Jean Place

Date of Death: February 15, 2023

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Sunday 2/19, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Monday 2/20, 11:00 am

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Rest UMC Cemetery

4713 Martinsburg Pike

Clear Brook, VA 22624

(540) 256-8974 |

Monday 2/20

Martha Jean Place, 87 of Winchester, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center.

Martha was born in 1935 in Bunker Hill, WV the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Swartz. She was a graduate of Musselman High School and earned her RN from Winchester Memorial Hospital Nursing School. Martha worked as a school nurse for James Wood High School, a nurse for FEMA and an ER nurse at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. Martha was a member of the Retired Nurses Association at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, watching her favorite TV show, Family Feud and traveling to and camping in Myrtle Beach, SC. Most of all Martha loved family gatherings and dinners, especially during the holidays.

She is survived by her husband, Denny Lee Place whom she married on May 27, 1961; daughters, Kathye P. Edward (the late Scott), Jane P. Ewing; son, M. Drew Place (Tita); grandchildren, Mindy M. White-Kohne (A.J.), Kristin Nicholson (Doug), Brandon Ewing (Rachel), Christopher Ewing (Melanny), Blake Place (Andrea), Lauren Place, Reese Place , Meredith Place ; seven great-grandchildren and brother-in-law, Dwain Place(Shirley).

A visitation will be held Sunday February 19, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm with a service the following day, Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11am, all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Rest United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Sunday 2/19, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Monday 2/20, 11:00 am

Rest UMC Cemetery

4713 Martinsburg Pike

Clear Brook, VA 22624

(540) 256-8974 | Map

Monday 2/20

Martha Jean Place, 87 of Winchester, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. Martha was born in 1935 in Bunker Hill, WV the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Swartz. She was a graduate of Musselman High School and earned her RN from Winchester Memorial HospitalContinue Reading

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Sincerest sympathies to the Family and Friends of this very sweet woman and excellent nurse. God Bless You.

Janie and Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother. Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.

What a wonderful lady she was , i am glad I got to know her throught the Restaurant. Always had kind things to say to make your day! I am glad to have seen her recently RIP

Denny, I was so sorry to learn of Martha Jean’s passing! Donna and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and family members! Sincerely, Bill Gess

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Denny, Kathy, Janie, Drew and family, May you find comfort in knowing many share your loss. Martha was a true friend to all who knew her. Prayers and a hug for all.

Very caring and loving person. Martha worked hard as the school nurse. She always had a smile on her face. Prayers and thoughts for the family. Brad & Wanda Hoover

Major Place, I’m sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May God comfort you and bring you Peace. You will be in my prayers. With Sympathy, Robin (Willis) Eanes

She was a loving and caring person. I remember her from my childhood school day's. God bless all the family.

Drew & Tita and family- Sending our condolences - may your memories give you peace and joy. Cressotti and Cavanaugh family Lino, Meghan, Lino, Michael and Kinsley Tom & Kathy

I recall her kind nursing care at James Wood High School. Well done, Mrs. Place. Rest in peace. My condolences to her many, many family and friends who will miss her presence dearly.

Wonderful nurse. RIP sweet lady

Martha spending time with you and Denny and your beautiful family was wonderful. They are memories I will always keep in my heart. You made me and my girls feel like family. Fondly, Elaine White

My friend since age 10

Martha Swartz as a member of the WMH nursing program's "Great Class of '56"was a kind, caring, loving individual with a playful personality whose presence evoked a spontaneous smile from anyone in her presence. Her classmates always will carry warm special memories of time spent with her in nurses' training and in class reunions.

Denny and family, I was so very sad to hear of Martha Jean's passing. It's been a few years since we last chatted. I loved her laugh and zest for life, she will surely be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Love, Cheryl

I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman, and family member! She was a great friend for many years. I worked with her at JWH and she also trusted me so much to clean her home. I loved seeing her and always received hugs and she always asked how my children were doing.. This makes me sad but I know she is at rest now. Sincerely will miss knowing she was still living her best life! Mary Herring

Kathy I’m so sorry. Losing Mom I think is about the hardest time in your life

This woman was amazing. She was my Apple Pie Ridge nurse then to my pleasant surprise she seen me graduate from James Wood. She was like a second mom to me. I will miss her so much.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Heavenly Father we know you are holding your daughter comforting her and loving her as you carry her to her new home with you where she will be happy and healthy and continue to serve you and her family from her heavenly home please touch each hart still here on earth that loved her and remind them your daughter still loves them and her spirit is always with each of them and she will communicate with each through their conscious, their spirit, their memories, their hart! She was a Happy Loving Wife, Mother, GradMother, GreatGrandMother as well as Loving Servant with our Heavenly Father Thank You for your Gracious Love ❤️ AMEN

Mrs. Place was the nurse when I attended JW Band Camp from 1985-88 at Camp Frame. She also accompanied the band on numerous trips. She soon became not only the school nurse but also a friend. Your family will be in my prayers.

I will never forget Martha and Denny and their kindness and help when I lived across the street from them. God bless you Denny and family. May Martha Rest In Peace with our Lord and Savior. Gloria Flanders

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of happier times sustain you❤️❤️❤️

Martha's obituary mentioned she "worked as a school nurse for James Wood High School." Martha did much more than that. During and after her James Wood tenure, Martha gave many James Wood Band members her time, her medical knowledge and her love. She spent endless hours annually at band camp and traveled with The Band including The Band's Spring trips. She was then and still is greatly appreciated by all of us who were associated with The James Wood High School Bands. Thank you Mrs. Place.

As a child I always enjoyed the time spent with you. The family gatherings, parties or chilling by the river. Condolences from our family to yours.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Mrs Place having grown up with Kristin and the connection with my grandmother. I wish you all strength & peace at this time and send my thoughts and prayers.

To the Place Family so very sorry for your loss.

Thinking of your family in these difficult times

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.