It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Christopher of Athens, Alabama, who passed away on January 17, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Christopher to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, David Bates and Marcena Allen Bates; and her siblings, Hubert Bates, Homer Bates and Bet Ursery.

She is survived by : her husband Fred E. Christopher, Jr.; her children, Ricky Christopher (Frances), Tony Christopher (Dana), Dale Christopher (Dawna) and Robin Christopher (Angie); and her brother Lenzy Bates (Carol). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requestions donations be made to The American Cancer Society.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Limestone Chapel Funeral Home