Martha L. Lee

Martha L. Lee, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Martha was born September 30, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Don and Eleanor (Hannum) Newman. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. Martha married Brad Lee and they later divorced. She worked at Motorola as a machine operator. In her younger years, Martha was involved in weight lifting and arm wrestling. She loved dogs, animals, children, bowling, and renovating rental properties.

Martha is survived by daughter Christine Love; a granddaughter; two brothers Richard (Kathryn) Newman, Robert (Shelia) Newman; a sister Phyllis Davis; a sister-in-law Janice Newman; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Amanda Lee, brother Steve Newman, sister Trudi McGuire, and nephew Byron “Chip” McGuire.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with a time of sharing beginning at 5:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date in the Richwoods Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Richwoods Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhomes.com.