Martha Ann Evans Tanner

Martha Ann Evans Tanner, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016. She passed away at her home in Commerce, GA. Mrs. Tanner was the daughter of the late Clint and Reba Cleghorn Evans, and sister of the late John H. Evans. Mrs. Tanner was employed as a seamstress at Blue Bell Manufacturing in Commerce for 10 years, and later as plant manager for Barrow Manufacturing in Maysville for 30 years. She was also employed in food service at Banks County Primary School. She was a graduate of Banks County High School. Martha was an active member of Beaverdam Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, in VBS, a choir member and in many other capacities. She is survived by her husband Roy Tanner, Jr. whom she met on a blind date when she was 15 years old. It was love at first sight and continued to grow steadily through their marriage of over 63 years. Mrs. Tanner is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law Steve and Sonja Tanner of Carnesville, her daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Joe Autry of Commerce, her grandsons Clint (Millie) Tanner, and Kyle (Kari) Tanner, and her great-grandchildren Carly, Everett, and Kelly Tanner. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce, and the funeral services will be held on Friday at 2PM at Beaverdam Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Payne, Rev. Harrison Lampley and Clint Tanner officiating. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Beaverdam Baptist Church.