Martha Benner

BENNER, Martha

Martha Benner (Mainous), age 87, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Eatonton, GA.

Born on June 7, 1938 in Beattyville, KY, she was the daughter of Ada Kincaid and Lester Mainous and grew up in Beattyville with her siblings Helen Mainous Holcomb, Ruthie Mainous and Lester "Buddy" Mainous. Martha graduated from Lee County High School in Beattyville and the X-ray technician program at the University of Louisville Hospital, beginning a long and respected career in medical imaging. Martha was head of the x-ray technology department at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. After retiring from Northside, she continued her work per diem at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta.

Outside her profession, Martha served in the PTA at Murdock Elementary School in East Cobb County, and was a member of the Lion Backers at The Lovett School. She taught Sunday School at Saint Philip's Cathedral, and led the Altar Guild and sang in the choir at Saint Peter & Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Marietta. She also ran a small catering business for church events, blending service with hospitality. She later led the altar guild at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC). She loved music, especially anything performed by the choir at PRUMC.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Ada Kincaid and Lester Mainous; as well as her brother, Buddy Mainous, and sister, Ruthie Mainous. Martha is lovingly remembered by her sons, Matt Benner (Stacy), of Highlands, NC and Michael Benner (Leslie Anne), of Greensboro, GA; grandsons, Lawrey Benner, Leighton Benner, and William Benner, of Greensboro, GA; sister Helen Holcomb, of Lexington, KY.

A memorial service will be held in the Moore Chapel at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM, with a reception to follow in Heritage Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Music Department at PRUMC.

PRUMC.org,or, Attn: Business Office, 3180 Peachtree Road NE,

Atlanta, GA 30305.