By james art 
Martha Warren White, 78, of Santa Fe, Tennessee, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at St. Thomas West.
Martha was born on July 18, 1946 in Maury County, Tennessee, the beloved daughter of the late Jesse Warren and Kathryn Shaws Warren.
She was a dedicated cafeteria worker at Santa Fe School and later worked as an associate at Walmart. Martha enjoyed playing Bingo, listening to church songs and spending time with her dear friend Gwen Chumbley. Above all, she loved her family and found joy in watching her great-grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her children: Byron (Lisa) White, Timmy (Lori) White and Theresa (Perry) Johnson; her grandchildren: Tabitha (Timmy) Byram, David (Shana) White, Daniel (Abby) White, Jessica (Colton) Carroll, Andrew (Ashley) White and Brianna Brooks; and her great-grandchildren: Cade Byram, Lane Byram, Kinley Brooks, Benton White, Davis White, June White, Katie Carroll, Cara Carroll and Peyton White. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Marion Warren; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and the father of her children, Bernice White.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Jesse Benjamin Warren, Doug Warren, Bonnie Sue Warren, Jeniva Hay and Larry Warren.
A funeral service will be held Monday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltown Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Sunday, November 3rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Pallbearers will include Timmy Byram, David White, Daniel White, Andrew White, Colton Carroll, Tony Foster and Jeff Foster.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Hilltown Cemetery Fund in Martha’s memory, c/o Teresa Johnson, 5729 Kinderhook Road Santa Fe, TN 38482.
The family would like to express their gratitude to her care team at NHC Columbia for their compassionate care.
Condolences may be shared with the family at TnFunerals.com.
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