Martha Joyce Lunsford Cole

Mrs. Martha Joyce Lunsford Cole, 84, of Plantation Road, Elberton, wife of 66 years to the late Sanford Rudolph Cole, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence. 

The family is at the residence and will receive friends on Saturday, July 11, from 3:00p.m. until 5:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. 

Funeral services celebrating Martha Joyce's life will be conducted on Sunday, July 12, at 2:00p.m. at Concord United Methodist Church, officiated by the Revs. Kenny Martin and Jackie McGowan. Interment alongside her beloved Sanford will follow in the church cemetery. 

Flowers are accepted, and contributions may be made in her memory to Concord United Methodist Church, 2515 Harmony Road, Elberton, GA 30635 or Hart County Animal Rescue, 1364 Reed Creek Highway, Hartwell, GA 30643. 

A complete obituary is forthcoming. 

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Martha Joyce Lunsford Cole.