Mrs. Martha T. Hopper, 93 of Benton, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at her home.
Born Saturday, January 29, 1927 in Marshall Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Ivy Taylor and Mattie Mae (Doan) Taylor. She was the wife of the late T.L. “Red” Hopper.
She was a long time member of the Jonathan Creek community and was the owner of the Dinner Bell Restaurant. She was an avid Marshall County High School girls basketball fan as well as the Murray State Racers. She also loved to watch the NBA. She was a member of Fairdealing Church of Christ.
Surviving are son, Harry Lee Holliday, Sr., wife Sandy of Lakewood, WA; Step-son James M. Hopper, wife Bonnie of St. Augustine, FL.; grandson, Harry Lee Holliday, Jr., wife Jennifer of Murray, Ky; granddaughter, Sabrina Holliday Carlin, husband Sean of Lakewood, WA; 4 other grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren 4 special nieces, 1 special nephew; and several very close friends that will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her step-son Michael Luther “Mike” Hopper and by brothers: Donald Taylor, John Doan “J.D.” Taylor and Ross Taylor; and sister, Joyce Anderson.
Private graveside services will be held at the Fairdealing Cemetery, Benton, KY. Cory Westerfield will officiate.
Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY is handling Mrs. Hopper’s arrangements.
No public visitation is scheduled at this time.
The family asks that any expression of sympathy be given as a monetary donation to support the Marshall County Lady Marshal’s basketball program.