Martha Tucker Austin

Martha was born on December 11, 1922 in Danville, KY. She was the daughter of Ottis and Anna Tucker.

Martha graduated from Centre College and Vanderbilt University with a BS in Nursing. She was a surgical nurse in Charlotte prior to marrying James Austin. Martha was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Charlotte.

She was predeceased by her husband James in 2006 and her brothers, Ottis Jr. and Glenn Tucker. Martha is survived by her children, Lee Anne Hall (Joel) and Sterling Austin; grandson, Austin Hall, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Martha's nurses for their love and care; Susan Cureton, Xavier Cureton, Betty Gray and Zacariya Cureton.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00am at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am. Martha will then be laid to rest at Wingate Cemetery on Highway 74 East in Wingate, NC.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests memorials be sent to First Baptist Church of Charlotte 301 S. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28202.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Austin family.