Martha Katherine Johnson Tedder

martha johnson tedder

September 10, 1965 ~ September 26, 2026

Born in: Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

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Martha Katherine Tedder, 61, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, Martha was the daughter of Treva H. Johnson of Asheville and of the late Parmly B. Johnson.

Martha graduated from Appalachian State University in 1988 with a BS/BA in marketing and management. She carried a beautiful spirit within her that brightened everyone’s space.

In addition to her mother, Martha is survived by her half-sister, Erica Parmly Johnson of Knoxville, TN; three aunts, Kay Johns, Rita Whaley and Dawn Powell all of Asheville; a special cousin, Ann Hill Snyder (Carol) of Asheville as well as Martha’s ex-husband, Michael Tedder (Wendy) of Greensboro.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hendersonville.

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Celebration of Life: October 4, 2026 12:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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The Family Will Greet Friends: October 4, 2026 1:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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Burial:

Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hendersonville
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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  1. Treva and family, I am so sorry to read of Martha’s passing! I know your hearts must be breaking. May God give you strength and grace for this time and in the days ahead.

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  2. Treva, I moved from Gerber Park about a year ago. Martha was my neighbor on the third floor. I was so sorry to hear from friends today that Martha had died. May God be with you and your family.

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  3. Treva..I can’t begin to express how sorry I am to hear this news…send prayers for peace for you and your family

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  4. Martha Katherine the world is already a little darker without you. I will love and miss you forever Sister girl.
    Treva, lifting you up and sending a huge hug. May you feel God’s comfort, love, and grace as you go thru this grief. Mom and I send our big love.

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  5. Treva, We are so very sorry for your loss. We have great memories of Martha from our time living next door in Hickory.
    With deep sympathy, Bud, Jackie, & Julia

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  6. Treva and family: Martha was my neighbor across the hallway at Gerber Park. I just learned this morning of her passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know how much you loved and cared for Martha. God bless!

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  7. Martha was a precious lady! She was my neighbor at Biltmore Commons and we bonded over restaurant meals and laughter. She has a special place in my heart.

    Love and Sympathy to her lovely Mother and Family,
    Janice Israel

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  8. Dearest Treva,
    My heart is so broken as I know yours is. That Martha showed us how to live and for that I am eternally grateful. Martha’s beautiful spirit is deep in my soul. I loved her. She was my precious cousin.
    With even deeper love for you. I’m here with you and for you.
    Annie

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  9. We were fortunate to be a neighbor of Martha for several years. We were so sorry to hear of her passing and send our condolences to Martha’s family. U

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  10. Treva, What a special human Martha was. She was so good to our Melinda and read her dozens of books. Melinda loved books and I think Martha helped to instill that in her. I have photos I will share when I can.
    We are so saddened by the loss of her. Losing a daughter is the hardest life loss and our hearts are broken with yours. Thank you for the times you shared your beautiful girl with a little girl who adored her.🩷

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