Martha D. Thomas, age 69, of Louisville, KY died on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her residence in Louisville, KY. Martha was a very active member of her church, Douglass Boulevard Christian Church , and loved handiwork, reading, and helping others. She was a graduate of Western State University and obtained a master’s degree in social work.
Martha is survived by her sister, Mary (Rick) Kotter of Paducah, KY; two sisters-in-law, Kristin Kent of Eden, NY and Darlene Thomas of Upper Sandusky, OH. She also loved her nieces and nephews: John (Carole) Thomas, Jr., Elizabeth Long, Nelson Thomas, Robert Thomas, Kathleen Thomas, Brian (Nina) Kotter, Kristen Kotter, and Julie Kotter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alben S. and Emma Laura Alexander Thomas; her two brothers, Jim Thomas and John Thomas; and her nephew Carter Thomas.
A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield, KY. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Dr. Milton West will officiate. Interment will follow.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to her church, Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205 or to Project Hope Humane Society, 1698 W. 10th St., Metropolis, IL 62960.
There is no visitation scheduled.
Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY is in charge of arrangements.