Dr. Martha J. Blaylock

Obituary Dr. Martha Janet Buford Blaylock was born November 10th, 1930, in Naples, Texas to the union of Mina Buford and Ionia Webster Buford. She was the 7th child of 19 siblings. Martha graduated from Panhandle School in 1949. Martha married Clarence Blaylock on June 4th, 1953, and gave birth to two children, Stephanie R. Blaylock, and Clarence “Rusell” Blaylock. Clarence Blaylock preceded Martha in death in 1988. Growing up, Martha enjoyed listening to soap operas on the radio with her father. She also enjoyed going into the woods and gathering berries and nuts. Martha enjoyed sports and played basketball in high school with two of her sisters. In her adult years, Martha was a seamstress and worked for JCPenny, Macy’s, and Dillard’s until her retirement in the 90s. Additionally, Martha attended and graduated from Faith Bible College with her Associates in Bible Studies in 2003, her Bachelors in Christian Counseling in 2006, her Masters in Christian Counseling in 2010, and ultimately her Doctorate in Christian Counseling and Theology in 2012. Martha accepted Christ early in her life and faithfully attended Second Baptist Church, Spirit Life Prayer Center, and later in life Miracle Temple Christian Church under the direction of Pastor Melvina Ruffin. Martha loved the Lord and spent her years serving her community through ministry. She spent decades faithfully bringing the word of God to the inmates of the Jackson County jail located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. For her years of service, Martha was awarded the Corine Martin Achievement award from the Sheer Essence School of Etiquette in the year 2014. She was also a leader on the Mother Board of Miracle Temple Christian Church, where she held annual Mother Board teas that included a talent and fashion show. Martha faithfully taught Sunday School and continuously looked for ways to share her love of the Lord with her community and the world. Martha was blessed with the opportunity to travel around the world. She visited Israel, Russia, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and many other places in her lifetime. Martha Janet Blaylock was a unique woman with a snazzy sense of style that she often created herself. Martha frequently used her excellent seamstress skills to turn a tablecloth into a dress, or curtains into culottes. Martha’s other distinctive skills included master tambourine player, champion prayer warrior, and excellent bargain shopper. Martha enjoyed traveling up and down the highway with her brother Lengthecul Buford and spending time with her siblings at the Buford family farm. Martha Janet Buford Blaylock was preceded in death by her parents Mina and Ionia Buford, her siblings; Dorothy Buford McGary, Doris Buford Carter, Anuel Buford, Learnease Buford Richardson, Samuel Buford, Mina Buford, and Lengthecul Buford. She is survived by two children, daughter Stephanie R. Blaylock, son Clarence “Rusell” Blaylock, and two grandchildren, Eugena R. Woodson, and Clarisha L. Blaylock. She also leaves behind siblings; Mildred Buford Braxton, Hiawatha Buford Robinson, Alice Buford Williams, Sharnia Buford, Wade Buford Sr., and Alta Buford Owens. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 6pm-8pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Final Service and Burial in Naples, TX. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be side on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dr. Martha J. Blaylock, please visit our floral store. Read More

Dr. Martha J. Blaylock

November 10, 1930 - December 29, 2021