Martha Aiken
Easley, SC
Martha O’Donald Aiken, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, in her hometown of Easley, South Carolina. She was born on July 1, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph Ira and Allie Mae Patton O’Donald.
Throughout her career, Martha weaved her spirit into the fabric of Alice Manufacturing, retiring in 1999 after years of devoted service. Beyond her work, Martha found happiness in exploring the world through travel. She also found comfort in the daily rituals of watching soap operas and completing crossword puzzles, simple pleasures that brought her solace and joy. She loved to spend time fishing as well as camping.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that will forever be cherished by her loved ones.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Debbie Thompson of Easley, Terry Aiken (Carol) of Harvest, AL, and Nathan Aiken (Darlene) of Pickens. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Kerensa Aiken of Easley, and Daniel Aiken of Harvest, AL; additional grandchildren, Megan Byars (Josh) of Easley, and Tron Henderson of Pickens; a sister Annette McGathy of Easley; three great grandchildren, Rebecca, Joeseph, and Leah Aiken; additional great grandchild, Paxton Murray.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Henry Aiken, a son in law, Ty Thompson, four sisters, Beulah Crumpton, Eula Hall, Annie Cox, and Ida Garrison, and three brothers, William, Roger, and John O’Donald.
In honor of Martha’s life, funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Following the service, she will be laid to rest beside her husband at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 PM at the mortuary.
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