Mrs. Martha Hammon Stanley

December 17, 1937 – May 18, 2024

Mrs. Martha Hammon Stanley, age 86, of Fort Payne, AL, went to be with her husband of 57 years, Herbert E. Stanley on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1937 to William Weston Hammon & Genevieve Gifford in Valley Head, AL.

She began her education in Oak Ridge, TN where her father helped build the buildings for the Manhattan Project. She was later a graduate of Valley Head High School and The University of Alabama with a major in foods & nutrition. She married Herbert Edwin Stanley on July 30, 1960 and worked as a Home Economist for the Sand Mountain Electric Coop.

Mrs. Stanley was a member of Valley Head Baptist Church, Women’s Missionary Union, VBS Director, Sunday School & Church Training Teacher, GA Director, Daughters of American Revolution, Colonial Dames of XVII Century, United Daughters of Confederacy, United States Daughters of 1812, Daughters of American Colonies, DeKalb County Genealogy Society, Valley Head Women’s Club, & the Valley Head School PTA.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Genevieve S. Crook (Bob) of Huntsville, AL

Sons: Edwin H. Stanley (Kay-Kay) of Fort Payne, AL & William A. Stanley (Rhoda) of Huntsville, AL

Grandchildren: Elin Crook, Lowell Crook, John Stanley (Haley), Matt Stanley, Allie Stanley, Ella Stanley, Olivia Stanley, & Will Stanley

Great-Grandchild: Cooper Edwin Stanley

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Herbert E. Stanley

Brother: John Weston Hammon (Barbara)

Pallbearers: John Stanley, Matthew Stanley, Will Stanley, Lowell Crook, Weston Hammon, & Dominic Hughes

Honoring Mrs. Stanley’s wishes, the family requests no flowers, instead please make donations to Valley Head Baptist Church (P. O. Box 97 Valley Head, AL 35989)

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Saturday, May 25, 2024

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Sunday, May 26, 2024

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Walnut Grove Cemetery at 3906 Greenhill Blvd. NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

Funeral Time: 2:00 PM

Officiating: Rev. Darrell Haney

Burial

Date of Burial: Sunday, May 26, 2024

Burial Location: Walnut Grove Cemetery

Share your condolences:

14 entries.

Peggy Carden from Kennesaw GA wrote on August 3, 2024 at 4:45 pm

I'm so very sorry to hear of Martha's passing! She and Herbert and the kids were such good friends of my family. Condolences to and prayers for Gena, Edwin & Bill and their families!

Bill Berry from Mentone wrote on May 31, 2024 at 2:38 am

I had the privilege of knowing Martha Stanley across the years in church, school, scouting, and social settings … and I always appreciated her direct manner that cut to the chase through wit and wisdom. She was consistently supportive of me and my endeavors - as she was with so many others - and I will be forever grateful. May her family’s memories of her exemplary life and work provide great comfort in days to come.

Linda and Dewayne Simpson from Fort Payne ala wrote on May 26, 2024 at 5:27 pm

Mrs Stanley , such a sweet lady. Our neighbor for many years we will truly miss her . I use to love to sit down and listen to her talk about her growing up and her family . Truly a dear friend . Our prayers are with you all.
Linda and Dewayne

Russell and Cathy Head from Valley Head wrote on May 25, 2024 at 5:05 pm

Mrs Martha has always been a kind and caring friend, a agenuine and loving lady she will be truly missed and always remembered

Angie Lyle from Northport wrote on May 24, 2024 at 5:50 am

Dear Edwin, Gena, and Bill,
I am sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. I always have appreciated her for standing by me and my family through our losses and trials. She was a great blessing to me and many others. You all are in my prayers. In Christian Love, Angie

Horencio and Griselda Gallegos from Fort Payne Al. wrote on May 22, 2024 at 10:05 pm

“To the Stanley’s,
On behalf of the Gallegos family,we are deeply sorry for your loss.Over the past few years,we had the privilege of growing in friendship with Mrs.Stanley,as we did Mr.Stanley,and always appreciate her simplicity and steadfastness.In a special way,know of our condolence and prayers for you all during these trying times.We will continue to serve your family in anyway that we can.

God Bless,The Gallegos family”

Margaret "Beth" Koostra from Fort Payne wrote on May 22, 2024 at 9:55 pm

A light in DeKalb County has gone out.

Don & Martha Stout from Fort Payne wrote on May 22, 2024 at 6:07 pm

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

Janie Lawless from Fort Payne wrote on May 22, 2024 at 3:31 pm

So sorry for your loss. It's hard loosing your Mother. You are in our prayers for comfort.🙏🙏
Love y'all❣️

Pastor Bryan Allen from Duncanville, AL 35456 wrote on May 22, 2024 at 2:08 pm

I was blessed to be Martha's pastor back in the 80's. She was a champion of missions which proved to be the ministry arm of Valley Head Baptist Church. She was one of God's priceless jewels that added exponential joy to my being a pastor. I'm so very grateful that her and Herbert are in my future! Psalm 37:5.

Linda Brown Johnston from Chattanooga wrote on May 22, 2024 at 1:15 pm

Martha was always a worker and so involved in many organizations. She was a great organizer for the Valley Head Band when Bill was a members. She worked diligently for many students. One great wife, mom, grandmother, and community servant. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know her. She was such a blessing to me. Prayers for her sweet family.

Angie Shankles from Fort Payne wrote on May 22, 2024 at 1:40 am

Mrs. Stanley was a wonderful person, and her commitment to her family, church,'and community is admirable. Prayers for her family. May you all be comforted by wonderful memories.

Jerie & Ray Harrell from Owens Cross Roads wrote on May 22, 2024 at 1:01 am

Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending healing prayers and comfort to all of your family.

Dorthey Freeman from Valley Head wrote on May 21, 2024 at 10:12 pm

Martha was a wonderful person to know. I will miss smile and sweet self. God bless her family .