Martha Lois Elder Kohan

Martha Lois Elder Kohan, age 84, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  She was born on November 6, 1935 in Scottland County, NC to James K. and Lois T. (Brigham) Smith.  She worked as a nurse’s aid and more recently as a clerk for the Supervisor of Elections.  She attended Grace Bible Church and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1947 coming from North Carolina.  She is survived by her Sons – Randall Elder (Lisa Gay) of Sebring, FL; James Elder of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Cathy Cay Anderson (Dave) of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren – Lisa, Leslie, Shawn, Carrie, Charles, Jarred; and 14 Great Grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – Sandy Kohen; Daughters – Connie Bennett; Celia Watson; Son – Charles W. Elder; and Brother – Jake Smith.  Memorial services will be held at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM.