Martha Cameron

Martha was born in Talladega, Alabama, to Mae Smith and Harrell Taylor Vance. She had three brothers Harrell, Jr. (Jeanne), Bill (Louise) and Bob (Helen). Martha was a 1943 graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended Auburn University. She was a member of the Assistance League of Birmingham and volunteered for many years at Prime Time Treasures. She was a founding member of The Club of Birmingham, and a longtime member of Canterbury United Methodist Church.

She loved her family, playing cards, children, dancing, Tony Bennett, the beach, having her hands in the soil, cocktail hour, laughing, football games, going places, and her many friends. She was passionate about family and fiercely proud of hers. She always showed up for those she cared about, and the list of those she cared about is long.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Cameron, with whom she spent 25 wonderful years, her parents and three brothers, and her oldest granddaughter, Natale Mogensen. She is survived by her three sons, Ben Hogan (Carolyn), Marshall Hogan (Wanda), and Bill Hogan (Melanie). She also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends,, all of whom she loved dearly.

Martha leaves a legacy of faith, strength, courage, and saying yes to life. She loved and was loved. And we’ll love her always!

The family will have a service to celebrate her life on February 11th at 11:00am at The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills. There will be a visitation prior to the service beginning at 10:15 in the church Fellowship Hall. The family would like to thank the staff of Somerby One Nineteen for their gentle hearts, patient spirits and genuine caring. Memorials may be made to Project Hope at LCVH or the charity of your choice.

A video stream of the service will be available. Contact a family member for the link after February 8th.

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