Martha Lanford

Martha Agnes Lanford, 83, of Brenham, died October 24, 2014, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct.26 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27 at St. Mary''s Catholic Church with Msgr. Benedict Zientek, celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Lanford was born Oct. 22, 1931, in Brenham, to Pete and Stella Cendalski Kwiatkowski. She was baptized as an infant in the Catholic faith and was confirmed in the Catholic faith. On April 14, 1962, she was married to Harold Lanford. Mrs. Lanford was a member of St. Mary''s Catholic Church and the PCCW. She was a faithful attendee of the local country music opry shows. You didn''t know love until you met Martha. When you met her she made you feel like she knew you all your life. She loved people and adored her family. She felt very blessed to have her family close by, especially her grandchildren. There is nothing she wouldn''t do for them. She also loved to cook large, delicious meals on Sunday, or any day for that matter. Her faith in God and the Catholic Church strengthened her. Her will was strong and determined and despite all of her physical struggles, she never complained and always had a smile on her face. Survivors include her husband, Harold Lanford of Brenham; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Albert Kitowski, Rebecca and Jon Cherry and Carol Lanford, all of Brenham; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and John Chovanec of Brenham; brother and sisters-in-law, Edward and Lillian Kwiatkowski, Gale Kwiatkowski and Shirley Kwiatkowski, all of Brenham; sister-in-law, Delores Dyson of Brenham; brother-in-law, Charles L. Lanford of Arlington; grandchildren, Jon Paul and wife Meghan Cherry, Albert Kitowski IV, Jessica Kitowski and Steven Cherry; great-grandchildren, Damian Cherry, Michael Cherry and soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Lily Marie Cherry. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; special friends, Kenneth and Betty Little; and beloved pets, Jake and Scooter. Special thanks goes to caregiver, Sherry McGregor McDonald, Hospice Brazos Valley and Dr. William Loesch. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Edmond "Sonny" Bilski; brothers Pete Kwiatkowski, Jr. and Tado Kwiatkowski; sisters, Marie Kwiatkowski and Regina Kwiatkowski. Pallbearers will be nephews, Mark Kwiatkowski, Robert Kwiatkowski, Jimmy Kwiatkowski, Dean Kwiatkowski, Jon Kwiatkowski, Chip Kwiatkowski, Matt Kwiatkowski and Lenny Kwiatkowski. Great-nieces and great-nephews will be considered honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Brazos Valley. Funeral arrangements for Martha Lanford are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, TX, 979-836-4564. To post a tribute to the family, visit: www.memorialoakschapel.com.