Lillian Faye Martin Rose

Lillian Faye Martin Rose, of Gray, lovingly known as “Granny Faye,” passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Born on March 29, 1933, in Insull, Faye was a faithful Christian and longtime member of Keck Baptist Church in Gray.

A beautiful soul, Granny Faye always went above and beyond the call of duty for her family and friends. In addition to being a loving and dedicated wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Sunday School teacher, and friend, Faye was also a gifted neck-hugger, avid Bee Gees admirer, accomplished board game player, knock-knock joke connoisseur, All-Star wiffle ball pitcher, talented short-order cook, and #1 fan of anything her children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren were involved in. A jolly soul and unfailing good sport, Faye was always good for a laugh, for a hug, or to distribute some sweets whenever you “took the notion.”

Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dee Rose; her parents: Ora and Almedia Martin; and her brother Jack Martin.

Faye is survived by brother: Gene Martin (Ann) of Grays Knob; sister: Betty Martin Davis of Harrogate, TN; two daughters: Denise Reedy (Don) and Leslie Smith (Merrill); son Rick Rose (Sharon); five grandsons: Jeff Reedy (Loretta), Josh Reedy (Karmen), Aaron Rose (Naomi), Brenton Smith, and Evan Smith; her granddaughter: Rachel Miracle (Jake); eight great-grandchildren; and many other dear relatives, friends, church family, and caregivers from Christian Care Communities.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 P.M. Wednesday at Hart Funeral Home located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.

Her life will be celebrated on her birthday with funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Jimmy Siler and Ben Pierce officiating.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Corbin.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Corbin is in charge of the arrangements.