Martha was born in Pickens to the late Lela Bolding and Qunnie Watson. She was a member of Fair Play Church of God, and enjoyed her time of being a Sunday School Teacher. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.
Martha is survived by her daughter Shirley D. Kelley; son Michael W. Durham; grandchildren Madaisha Parham, Amber Kelley, and Brandon Durham; great-grandchildren Matthew Tyler, Megan Moon; two great-great grandchildren; and her sister Mary Brown.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; son Roger "Don" Durham; brothers Randolph Watson, and Ray Watson.
A visitation for Martha will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Martha will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of The Foothills.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.