Martha Velma (Zinnah) Moulton Tarlue

Sunrise – November 22nd, 1941 – Sundown – September 15th, 2022

Martha Velma (Zinnah) Moulton Tarlue, age 80 of Virginia, went to be with her loving parents and siblings on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA, with family at her side. Martha was born on November 22, 1941, in Viginia, Liberia, West Africa, daughter of Robert and Nellie Jean Moulton. In her earlier years she enjoyed a very private life with her siblings. She graduated from the Lott Carey Baptist Mission School, Brewerville, Liberia. She earned a diploma in finance from Monrovia College, Liberia. Aunt Martha spent many years as the Commissioner in the Income Tax Division, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Liberia. After arriving in the United States, she earned a certificate in Child Care and Nursery. She enjoyed being with her children, husband, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a true disciple of Jesus Christ. A conversation was never complete without mentioning, “God’s there!” Let’s pray!’’ and “God’s in control, because we’re covered in His blood.” She loved to decorate for the holidays and spending time with the family and friends. Aunt Martha was an avid reader and enjoyed learning, spending time studying the Word of God, cleaning, cooking and baking. She and her entire family were members of Shiloh Baptist Church, Virginia, Liberia. She is affiliated with the Church of the Lord Alladura, and the United Methodist Church.

Aunt Martha was preceded in death by her daughter Ettie Mulbah and her late husband James Nathaniel Russell. She is survived by her husband George Tarlue Sr., eleven children, Rev. François Theo (Ellen) Russell., Randolph, Wisconsin, Rev. Dr. Eric C. K. (Maima) Whisnant Sr., Trenton, New Jersey, Nettie (Olive Wesley) Sieh, Buffalo, New York, Valerie Sieh (Alexander J.) Brooks, Monrovia, Liberia, Joyce K. (Emmanuel Fasu) Leigh, George Tarlue, Jr., Grace Tarlue, Comfort Tarlue, Farley Tarlue, Alex Tarlue, Susanna Tarlue, Wynfred Russell, Francia Russell, Winthrop Russell, Ambrose Russell, Toniah Russell, Quentin Russell, Rachelle Russell, Stephanie Russell, Justin Russell, and Jarsm Russell.

Grandchildren: Ericnetta T. Whisnant, Lajirah E. Thomas, Janet D. George, Mia L. Whisnant, Kelly J. Holder, Eric C.K. Whisnant Jr., Abigail Z. Whisnant, Eustacia Leigh, Eustace Leigh, Emmanuel Fasu Jr., Emmanuella Fasu, Milan-François Russell, Enzo-Theo Russell, Dekontee Richards, Nellie Sieh, Nettie Sieh Jr., Alexander J. Brooks Jr., Kelly U. Brooks, Spencer Joel Brooks, Joshua Bless Brooks, Theresa Mulbah, Alfonso Hney, Emmanuel Theo Mulbah.

Great-grandchildren; Frednetta A. Moore, Frednel A. Moore, Victory A. Brooks, Etee M. Kilbah, Princess T. Robert, Bhoford C. Daffah, Alfred M. Daffah and Prince P. Hney.

Aunt Martha is survived by her nephews and nieces, Ernest Anderson, Wesley Richards, James Capehart, C. Othello Capehart, Spencer E. Browne, E. Ozell Moulton, Ariel (Anderson) Akinselure, Sando Anderson, Zinnah (Anderson) Dubla, Gara Samuels, Brenda (Anderson) David, Mai Bright, her grandnieces and nephews: Nellie Currens, Robbi Currens, Charles Capehart, Charlyn Capehart, Lovest, Olu and a host of nieces and nephews and relatives in Europe and Africa.

The Wake-Keeping Service will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 21, 2022, Rev. C. Othello Capehart officiating at the Gregory B. Levett & Son Funeral Home – 914 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Annistown Road Baptist Church, 4554 Annistown Road, Snellville, GA 30039 with Rev. François Theo Russell officiating. Burial will take place at the Eternal High Memory Garden 3700 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039.

A memorial fund has been established at Randolph Courtland United Methodist Church, 227 N High Street, Randolph, WI 53956, Phone: 920.326.3423.

The Funeral Home

Gregory B. Levett & Son 914 Scenic Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The Church

Annistown Road Baptist Church 4554 Annistown Road Snellville, GA 30039

Cemetery

Eternal High Memory Garden 3700 Stone Mountain Highway Snellville, GA 30039