Martha was preceded in death by both parents: Leo J. Metcalf Jr. & Eunice M. Noel; and her precious infant granddaughter, Joanna Nicole Bybee.
She grew up living in Shively, KY where she attended St. Dennis Catholic Elementary School and then completed her education at Suda E. Butler High School on Crums Lane in Shively.
Survived by her loving daughters, Victoria Jo Williams (Mike) of Louisville, KY and Melissa Lynn Watts (Neal) of Tallassee, AL.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Allen (Christine) of Shepherdsville, KY., Ronald Lee (Brenda) of Bluffton, SC., Glenn Niles (Judy) of New Haven, KY; Carol Ann Ramsey (Michael) of Lufkin, TX, and Leo J. Metcalf III (Cheryl) of Tampa, FL.
Memorial visitation for Martha will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home - Okolona Chapel, 8519 Preston Hwy, 40219.
Memorial service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home – Okolona Chapel, “Where Personal And Sincere Service Is Tradition.”