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Mar 14, 1928 - Sep 28, 2025
Hello Debbie and Richard, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She and my mother, Nancy Wabner, were friends since elementary school, not too many of us can say we had a close friend for 90 years. Your Mother was always fun and full of energy. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Becky Wabner Davis
Becky Davis
October 11, 2025 | Colleyville, TX | Friend
Gracious, I can not think of Martha without smiling and thinking of how wonderfully spunky and fun she was to be around. I got to know her from church at St. Paul's and as my husband, Joe, built her home when she and Harry moved to her beloved hometown. Martha was sharp as a tack, so energetic, and an exercise machine for so many years. I always marveled at her energy and drive and doubted her physical age. She hosted wonderful parties and was always such a enjoyable participant in other...
Christiane Mattingly
October 02, 2025 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Martha & I had a friendship for many decades through both being members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Henderson. We served together on numerous Church Programs but mainly through our Church Guild.
Martha was such a sweet lady and close friend.
We would often times go to lunch together and be invited to the same parties.
She will be missed. My condolences to everyone for their loss.
Thoughts & prayers to all of her family.
Barbara Soaper
October 02, 2025 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Martha was one of the sweetest ladies I knew in my Mom’s circle of friends from St. Paul’s. She had a wonderful sense of humor and I am sorry I lost touch with her after Mom passed. She and I had some wonderful conversations when I would visit her. My heart goes out to her family.
Becky Reaves
September 30, 2025 | Hazel, KY | Friend
Martha was a gracious & lovely lady.
Dina Campbell
September 30, 2025 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Debbie & Richard,
Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. She was a beautiful friend and great neighbor. She is greatly missed.
Love,
Jim & Lisa Newman
Jim & Lisa Newman
September 29, 2025 | Friend
Martha Priest Letson, 97, of Henderson, Kentucky, quietly passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Martha was born on March 14, 1928, to Frances and Truman Priest on their farm in Hebbardsville, Kentucky. Martha graduated from Henderson County High School and then went on to study at Western Kentucky University for 2 years. She then worked as a medical technician in Louisville, Kentucky, where she met her first husband, Howard Grossman, married and started a family.
After relocating to Huntington, New York, on July 27, 1968, and raising her family, Martha began a career with the Greater New York Blood Program. She spoke at churches, fire departments, police departments, and private companies to recruit blood donors. She loved this job and was truly an amazing public speaker.
Martha met Harold Letson, and they were married in Huntington, New York. Martha and Harry lived in Huntington for many years but decided to move back to her hometown of Henderson and retire in the peace and quiet of a small town.
During her life, Martha loved to entertain and was an avid golfer and bridge player and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Martha was predeceased by her parents, Frances and Truman Priest, and her husband, Harold Letson.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Baker; her son, Richard Grossman (Connie); her grandchildren, Joshua Baker (Megan), Sarah Barnaby (Doug), Brittany Nicols (Zach), Katherine Grossman, Hannah Grossman, and Alex Grossman (Alex). In addition, she is survived by seven great-grandchildren.
There will be a private family graveside service at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky.
Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
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