Martha Love Appleton, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, at her residence.
Martha was born on May 12, 1939, in Clarksville, TN to the late James Roy Lee and Myrtle Hodges Lee. Martha is predeceased by her loving husband and best friend, Gracey Childers Appleton; daughter, Sharon Renee Kelly; brothers, Bobby and Jack Lee; sister, Helen Mayfield; grandson, Garrett Curtis.
Martha is survived by her son, Steve (Debbie) Appleton; daughter, Terri Love Walker; grandchildren, Deanne Clair, David Clair, Stephenie George, Mandy (John) Croft, Jennifer (Jeremy) Hatfield, Melody Welker, Stacey (Brian) Carlton and Jana (Tyler) Slagle; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Martha was a previous employee of Appleton Harley Davidson. She loved her birds, gardening, travel and photography. Martha was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who treasured her family above all things. She is loved immensely and will be missed dearly.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, at Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 11, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in Martha’s honor on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Cal Hampton Officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences and live streaming of the service may be made and viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.