Martha Hollingsworth

Martha Jo Hollingsworth, age 76, affectionately known as Marty, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Born to George Edward “Ed” and Evelyn Fincher on September 13, 1947, in Birmingham, she was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she dearly loved. Marty was a cherished member of the Fincher family and sister to Jeanette (Bobby) Chandler.

Marty graduated in 1965 from Lee High School in Huntsville, Alabama and married her loving husband of 58 years, Dennis Hollingsworth, on June 19, 1966. While Dennis was enlisted in the US Army, he and Marty lived in Germany, Oklahoma and New Jersey before moving back to Alabama to raise their family.

Marty had numerous occupations over her career most of which were service oriented however her true passion was being a loving and devoted mother to her two children. Over the years, Marty’s motherly instincts flowed abundantly to countless other friends of her children spreading her kindness, hospitality, generosity, laughter, and protection to each. Marty was a dog lover as well and spoiled numerous dogs over the years with her endless amounts of love, petting, and treats. She was an avid sports fan and spent time coaching youth softball and inspiring her players to reach their full potential. Marty and Dennis were passionate fans of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team and spent most fall seasons traveling across the country to nearly every home, away and bowl game.

Marty is survived by her husband, Dennis Hollingsworth, children, Tammy Hollingsworth and Terry Hollingsworth, and grandchildren Mary Scott Hollingsworth, Reid Hollingsworth, Zoë (Jacob) Strain, and Sydney Hatch and sister, Jeanette (Bobby) Chandler. Marty was predeceased by her parents, George Edward “Ed” and Evelyn Fincher, and grandparents, George Thomas “Tom” and Velma Laster, Edward and Essie Fincher, and aunt, Ruby (Ralph) Alexander.

A visitation for Marty will be held Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 from noon to 2:00 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. A funeral service will occur after visitation at 2:00 PM followed by a graveside service at Forest Crest Cemetery, 5730 US-78, Birmingham, AL 35210.

Marty will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will continue to guide and inspire all who were blessed to know her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marty’s name to Adopt A Golden Birmingham (adoptagoldenbirmingham.com) or First United Methodist Church-Birmingham (www.firstchurchbhm.com).