A devoted Catholic; Martha lived everyday of her life with a big heart and devotion to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, John Matt, whom she married on May 8, 1948, and died April 2, 1980; her parents, Harold and Irene Girten and grandson Christopher Derek Matt. Surviving are her two sons and daughter, Johnnie (Linda) Matt, Gerald (Mary) Matt, and Donna (Thomas) Daley. Martha was also blessed with seven grandchildren: Timothy (Yumi) Matt, Shannon (Scott) Wright, Brandon (Rachel) Daley, Brian (Stephanie) Matt, Justin (Magaly) Matt, Brittany Matt (Jared Fordham), Jared (Kailee) Matt; sixteen great-grandchildren, Angelica, Johnny, Eric, and Dylan Matt, Sophia and Stella Wright, Kayla and Lincoln Daley, Aiden Matt, Aryona and Chase Matt, Jay Wiggins and Kennedy Fordham, Gideon, Harper and Indee Matt.
Martha retired from Edison Brothers Shoe Company in 1985. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and most of all an avid dancer who loved to Polka.
Martha left behind a family who she loved and will forever hold her in their hearts. Martha always ensured all in her family were taken care of and provided many valuable life-lessons; such as never throw anything away, you never know what you will need tomorrow. Martha will forever be missed and will always remain in the hearts of those who loved her and had the pleasure of knowing her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital for children.
Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm, Saturday December 16th at Lake View Funeral Home, Funeral Services will be private.
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