Martha Embry Perkins, age 88, of Brandenburg, Kentucky, completed her earthly journey through life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Martha was born in Cloverport, KY on October 25, 1936. She was the daughter of Horace and Nellie Moad.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, J.D. Embry, her recent husband, Don Perkins, her brothers, C.W, Russel, Tolphus, and Bill Moad, and her sister, Nellie Pugh.

Martha is survived by four sons, Rick (Mary) Embry, Eric (Karen) Embry, Don (Linda) Embry, and Butch (Betty Jean) Embry.

Martha, lovingly called “Grammer,” is survived by her grandchildren, Rob Embry, Leah (Karen) Embry, Nathan Embry, Katie (Dave) Kolonich, John Embry, Eric (Tara) Embry, Amber (Sean) Wisdom, Maria Sosh (Robert French), Amy Embry, Laura (Dylan) Bradley, Luke (Kelsey) Embry, and Liza Embry.

Martha is survived by her great grandchildren: Jane Kolonich, Paxton Embry, River Embry, Steel Embry, Everleigh Sosh, Kaylee Sosh, Harley Sosh, Colton French, Maeve Embry, and Lennon Bradley.
Martha’s life was her testimony. Her greatest desire was to be remembered as a born-again Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Martha was a faithful member of many Baptist Churches over her life. She used her musical gifts and talents to serve in all of them. Leading the music, singing in quartets, and playing the piano and organ.

Martha was a beautician and had several salons over her life, including in Cloverport, Owensboro and Oneida, where she served as houseparent and teacher for many students at Oneida Baptist Institute for 10 years.

She loved her church, and she loved all people, but her greatest love was for Jesus, and she never missed an opportunity to tell others about Him.

Martha lived a long, fulfilled life and touched many lives in her time here on earth. Her love was the foundation of our home, and we were truly blessed to have her as our mother.                                  

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Cloverport Baptist Church in Cloverport, KY, with Bro. Don Embry officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am until Noon at the church before the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cloverport Baptist Church.