Martha Loveridge

Martha Ada Burkhardt Loveridge (nee Gerber), formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away at the age of 86 in Asheville, NC. on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Born in Washington, MO, she is preceded in death by her parents, Berten and Luella (nee Clark) Gerber and her husband, Warren Loveridge. She had moved to North Carolina to be near her son Doug Burkhardt and his wife Kris..

Martha is survived by her sisters Charlot Stille and Cathy (Steve) Hemmer; her brothers Buzz (Joyce) Gerber and Phil (Kathy) Gerber; her sons, Doug (Kris) and Bob (Lynne) Burkhardt; her precious grandchildren, Lindsay (Chris) Tibbs, Danielle (Rob) Wingel, Katie Burkhardt, and Brett Burkhardt; her great-grandchildren, Camryn and Addison Tibbs; and her stepdaughters Joy (Clark) Couglin and Linda (Mike) Green. Martha was an aunt and dear friend to many.

Martha lived her life as a faithful Christian, serving in various ministries including teaching Sunday School; singing in the church choir, and serving
in the Stephens Ministry. Martha was devoted to all of her relatives, including her sons, granddaughters, grandson and great granddaughters. Martha would always put family first – and modeled a love for the Lord her entire life. Martha enjoyed a career in real estate; she also enjoyed reading, playing bridge; bowling, playing golf and tennis and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, in the chapel of Bopp Funeral Home, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122. Interment to follow at St. Lucas Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday before the service.

Contributions in Martha’s memory can be made to the Cancer Research Fund or the Donor’s Choice.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.