She was born in Richlands, the daughter of Cader and Bessie Barbee. Martha was one of five children.

Martha graduated from Richlands High School. She retired from the State of North Carolina in 1982. She and her late husband, George Hodnett Sr., retired to Richlands in 1983 to live in the house where she was born.

She is survived by her son, George Jr., and wife, Belvidere, of Wilmington.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Richlands. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Martha will be laid to rest in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Martha's name may be made to First Baptist Church of Richlands.

Condolences may be left at johnsonfuneralhomes.com