Martha Raye Foster, 82, of Milltown, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home.
She was born June 30, 1943, in Russell County, to the late Hollan and Emma Foley Staton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ray Foster; two brothers, Gary Stanton and Larry Stanton; and two sisters, Claudette McGowan and Nancy Foster.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Garrett of Portland, Tennessee, Sherry Hancock of Milltown and Sandy Smith (Jerry) of Milltown; five grandchildren, Timothy Bottoms (Ashley), Samantha Byrd, Tiffany Foley (Matt), Dariann Updike (John), and Travis Bottoms (Katilyn); and 10 great-grandchildren along with several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 23, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Bro. Jared Conover officiated. Burial in Freedom Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Timothy Bottoms, Travis Bottoms, Jason Byrd, Isaiah Foley, Jordan Foley, and Daniel Foley.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
