Martha Hollinger lived her life blessing many lives with her presence. An active member of her church and a loving mother, Martha and her amazing singing voice will be missed. Please consider a contribution in her memory.

Martha Richards Hollinger, 69, passed away  Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Martha was born November 22, 1952 to Herman and Lottie Richards in Norfolk, Virginia.  She was a graduate of Norfolk Christian School in 1970. Martha met the love of her life, Carl, as a young teenager. They were married one week after she graduated high school. The Hollinger’s union brought forth three children: Dan, Steve, and Kerri.  Martha’s family was everything to her.  She devoted her life to her family and serving the Lord through the music ministry, The Old Time Gospel Singers, for over 40 years. She also worked as a church secretary at Burrows Memorial Baptist Church for over 30 years and directed the choir at her home church, Fellowship Baptist.
Martha is predeceased by her son, Steve. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Carl, her children, Dan (Nicole) and Kerri Hardwick (David), her grandchildren: Jonathan, Katelynn, Daniel (Elise), Kyle, Taylor, Aiden, Brandon, Grayson, Ashlynn and great grandchildren: Kingsley, Holland, Linkin, and Elleyanna. She also leaves behind her brother, Robert Lynn Richards (Joyce) and sister, Faith Edson, her beloved dog, Benji, and many other family members.
The viewing will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, 419 Glenrock Road, Norfolk, VA, on Monday, February 7, 2022, 11 AM, followed by the Funeral at 12 PM, with Rev. Donald O’Dey officiating. A brief service and Internment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA, followed by a reception at Fellowship Baptist Church.