Martha Penick Speake's obituary , Passed away on December 15, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee

Martha Penick Speake

September 26, 1947 - December 15, 2025 (78 years old)

Clarksville, Tennessee

Martha Penick Speake's obituary , Passed away on December 15, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee

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Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home

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Martha Penick Speake

September 26, 1947 - December 15, 2025 (78 years old)

Clarksville, Tennessee

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Martha Penick Speake Obituary

The world bids farewell to Martha Penick Speake of Clarksville, Tennessee, departing on December 15, 2025 at the age of 78. Martha leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martha Penick Speake to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Martha had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Martha may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Creed Stone Penick and Susan Turley Williams; and her husband A. W. Speake. She is survived by: her son Stephen Allensworth (Kimberly); her sisters, Susan Brewer and Mary Steve Hunter; her sister-in-law Mary Brooks; and her granddaughter Grace Allensworth. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Living Hope Baptist Church, 225 Little Hope Church Road, Clarksville, TN 37043.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home



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Dec 19

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Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home
1510 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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Dec 20

Visitation

Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home
1510 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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Dec 20

Celebration of life

Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home
1510 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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