Martha was a member of Vestavia Church of Christ, and she was an avid Alabama Fan. She was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she dearly loved her family.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Verna Arthur and her husband of many years, William Atlas James, and two brothers.
Martha is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Smith; a granddaughter Jaymee Nelson (Taylor); three great grandchildren, Edwin Nelson, Tinsley Nelson, and Wyatt Nelson; several other family members and friends.
Celebration of Life Visitation will be held for family on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel in the Fireside Room beginning at 11:00 AM followed by a Graveside Service at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL, at 12 Noon.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the James family.