AREA OBITUARIES -- MARTHA LACEWELL

Mrs. Martha Lacewell, age 83, of Almo, KY passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Baptist Health of Paducah.

She was born on February 14, 1941 in Fulton, KY to the late Joe Weaks and Luella Brashears Weaks. The eldest daughter of two deaf parents, she learned the value of hard work and determination at a young age. Sign language, and helping deaf individuals lead more fulfilling lives, became a lifelong endeavor dear to her heart.

 Martha was a 1959 graduate of South Fulton High School, where she was Valedictorian. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee atMartin in 1970, and earned her master’s degree inorganizational communications in 1991 from Murray State University. Martha was truly a lifelong learner and never afraid to try new things. 

Among her many professional accomplishments Martha owned a Pre-School in South Fulton, TN, was a Home Economics Teacher for the Fulton City  School District, and served as a Free-Lance Home Economist.

She also had worked for the former Ferry-Morse Seed Company in Fulton, KY, was also a Vocational RehabilitationCounselor for the Tennessee Department of Human Resources in Union City, TN, and finally worked as a Student Support Services Counselor for Dyersburg State Community College.

Just when she thought her working days were over she and Harry moved to Murray, KY and she served as an interpreter for deaf students in several western KY school districts.

 Over her career Martha was involved in several Professional and Civic Groups: Adult Literacy Council Board Member, Adult Literacy Council President, Leadership Obion County 1996, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, American Association of Women in Community Colleges Treasurer and President, DSCC and Nominated to Who's Who among America's Teachers Year of 2000.

 While Martha enjoyed her various careers, her true pride and joy was her family. She loved traveling with Harry before his passing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren… and they loved spending time with her. In her free time, she would tend to her various flower gardens or simply enjoy feeding and watching her precious hummingbirds. She was truly a lover of life, and was a positive Christian influence to those lucky enough to have met her.

 She lived her entire life in the west TN and western KY area, as she and Harry lived in South Fulton, TN, Troy, TN, and Murray, KY.

She was a member of several Churches of Christ during her lifetime, most recently as a member of the University Church of Christ in Murray.

 She is survived and will be dearly missed by two sons; Dr. Stephen Kent (Melissa) Lacewell of Murray, KY, AndrewCecil (Shelley) Lacewell of Medina, TN, four grandchildren;Taryn Lacewell, of Murray, KY, Greyson Lacewell of Murray, KY, Spencer Lacewell and Trevor Lacewell both of Medina, TN and a sister, Bonnie McAlister of Franklin, TN.

 In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lacewell. 

Funeral services will be held at 3PM Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Hornbeak Funeral Home funeral chapel with burial to follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1PM Saturday until the hour of service.

 Memorials may be made to New Pathways for Children,P.O. Box 10, Melber, KY 42069.