She was born to the late John and Mary Hood on October 27, 1931 in Polk, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Trammel Smith.
Martha Mae is survived by her daughter, Alice Lancaster (Joseph); her brother George Hood; and her niece, Pam Treadwell.
A visitation for Martha will be held Monday, July 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A funeral service will occur Monday, July 1, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A committal service will occur Friday, July 5, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.