Martha Jean Speciale, 82, passed away January 20, 2020. Born in Jeffersontown, and a lifelong resident of Louisville, she was an avid doll collector throughout, and enjoyed painting in her later years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Colyer and Pearl Parson Colyer Glass, and brother Jimmy Colyer.
Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory her dear children Tammy Hewitt (Raymond), Debbie Ratchford (Mike) and Anthony Speciale II (Jerry Marsini); beloved grandchildren Cody Ratchford, Colin Ratchford and Andrew Hewitt (Tawnee); and great grandchildren Gerrit Lee Hewitt and Augustus Jay Hewitt. Martha is also survived by the father of her children Tony Speciale.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Martha will be held Friday, January 24th at 6pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home 4400 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40218. Visitation will begin Friday at 3pm until the start of the funeral. Expressions of sympathy can be made to [email protected]