Oreta Poarch Martinat

Oreta Poarch Martinat, 80, of the Hartland Community, Morganton, NC passed away Friday, January 27, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on March 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank Poarch and Pearl Clontz Poarch.  Oreta was a member of Hartland Baptist Church and was a past honorary member of the Chesterfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She was an avid NASCAR fan.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Ms. Martinat is survived by her children, Angela Stakely of Morganton, Donnie Martinat, Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Lenoir, Jane Cooke and husband, Jeremy, of Morganton, and Gary Clark of Morganton; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Brathel Poarch and wife, Becky, and Ronald Poarch and wife, Frances; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Oreta was preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Martinat; a granddaughter, Brittany Rose Martinat; and a sister, Loretta Golds.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 pm, Monday, January 30, 2017 at Hartland Baptist Church.  The memorial service will follow at 6 pm at the church with the Rev. Todd Smith officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family of Ms. Martinat would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Hickory Falls Health and Rehab and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care for their compassionate care during this difficult time.