Margaret Marie Bales, age 83, of Martinez, went to be with her heavenly Father, Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at Doctors Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford M. Bales, Jr. and numerous brothers and sisters. She worked for St. Joseph Hospital for over 20 years in the Radiology Department.Marie was a loving and caring person.She never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone.She was a great mother, grandmother, great grandmother.She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children; Crystal Bales and Lori Anne Bales; her grandchildren; Amanda Spradley, Affsheen Naghibzadeh and Joshua Ryan Bales; great grandchildren, Aidan, Logan, Brinely, Noah and Ryland;numerous nieces and nephews and her loyal companion, Sassy. Family will receive friends Sunday 1 pm to 2 pm at THE POTEET FUNERAL HOME, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., HWY 25, Augusta, 30906, 706.798.8886. Memorial Services will be 2 pm at the funeral home.