Martha Layne Collins Obituary
We bid farewell to Martha Layne Collins of Lexington, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 1, 2025 at the age of 88. Martha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Layne Collins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett L. Hall and Mary Lorena Taylor Hall. She is survived by: her husband Dr. Bill Collins of Lexington; her children, Steve Collins (Diane) of Shelbyville and Marla Collins Webb (Dudley) of Lexington; her grandchildren, Dr. Taylor Collins of Charlotte, Catherine Collins Messer (Preston) of Birmingham, Alex Webb, Will Webb (Mary) of Lexington and Ellie Webb of New York; and her great grandchild Eli Messer of Birmingham, Alabama. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
This award is presented to a company or individual in recognition of exemplary contribution to advancing peace and stability through trade. 2004 marked a new direction for Governor Collins when she was invited to join the staff of the Kentucky World Trade Center as the new Chair and CEO.
