Martha Lee Davis Snipes, age 85, of Fairmont, NC died on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. She was born to the late Will and Della Edwards Davis in Robeson County on February, 22, 1924 and worked as a seamstress at Fairmont Knitting Mill.

She is survived by one son, David Brantley Tew of Southern Pines, NC; four daughters, Jeanette Tew Baxley of Lumberton, NC, Joan Tew Lavoie of Rockledge, FL, Mary E. Tew of Fairmont, NC, Hazel L. Lovette of Irmo, SC, and step-daughter, Glorie Romanski of Johns Island, SC; one brother, Archie Davis; one sister, LeeVonia Mitchell of Red Springs; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM at New Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.