Mrs. Martha G. Smith, 83, of Salem, formally of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services at Salem.
She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their RV, Nascar (especially Darrell Waltrip) and spending time entertaining friends and family. She was a member of Pinckneyville Baptist Church and was formerly employed at Old National Bank in Evansville. She was also a model for Sears in her younger years. Most knew her for her quick wit, sweet personality, and fancy jewelry, but her boys considered her a second mom.
Martha is survived by; nephews, Steve (Eugena) Champion of Salem, Scott Champion of Salem,Ricky (Shanda) Belt of Madisonville; niece; Misty (David) Roberts of Marion,; great nieces and nephews, Madison Champion of Marion, Megan Roberts of Marietta GA, Emily (Richard) Carver of Owensboro, Taylor (Masa) Champion of Smithland, Lane Champion of Salem, Trent (Chloe) Champion of Salem, Dustin Roberts of Paducah; great-great nephews, Jameson Champion and J W Carver.
She was preceded in death by; husband of 52 years, Carroll “Smitty” Smith; sisters, Linda Sue Champion and Donna Jean Strong; parents, Cecil and Gyneth (Guess) Strong.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12 noon in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Bro. John East and Bro. Chris Lowery officiating.
Burial will follow at Mapleview Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday, from 10am until the funeral hour.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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