She was born in Nashville to the late Henry Carl Cowherd and Carol Elizabeth Pryor Cowherd. Martha worked at Opryland following high school, and then worked for Ford Motor Credit as a title clerk where she retired after 25 years of service. She was a dedicated member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew, William Henry Love.
Martha is survived by her husband of 13 years, Lt. Col. Dennis L. Harvey; sister, Margaret Love; great nephew, James William Love; three stepchildren and five step grandchildren, Chad (Katie) Harvey and their son, Caleb, Shane (Regina) Harvey and their daughter, Reagan, and Amy (Jason) Gamble and their daughters, Jessica, Amelia and Aubree; and several friends.
Graveside Services will be conducted at Hermitage Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a military or veterans charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HermitageFH.com for the Cowherd-Harvey Family.