Reba Lee (Allen) Martin, 93, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Harve Allen and Meldie Owens Allen, was born October 10, 1929 in Cumberland County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Campbellsville.

She had professed faith in Christ and attended the Salem Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was a housewife, and loved being a mother and grandmother. She farmed alongside Doug and loved to cook for everyone and no one ever left hungry. She loved sewing and quilting, having made many beautiful quilts. She loved having her grandkids around.

She united in marriage to Melvin Douglas Martin on June 8, 1951, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2017.

SURVIVORS:
3 children: Peggy Caulk, Steve Martin and Janet Martin McCubbin & husband Randy all of Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: Kevin Caulk (DeAnna), Jason Caulk (Jennifer), Jeremy Caulk (Sherry), and Jennifer Caulk all of Campbellsville; Bradley Brockman (Melissa) and Travis Brockman both of North Carolina

8 great-grandchildren: Kyle Caulk, Blake Caulk, Makenzi Caulk, Zach Caulk, Tatum Caulk, Devin Caulk, Anna Belle Brockman and Jaxon Brockman

1 great-great granddaughter: Kylie Caulk

1 sister: Lola Jones (James) of Glasgow

2 sister-in-laws: Drusilla Allen and Naomi Paxton

A host of nieces & nephews

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: James Allen, Roy Allen, Clifton Allen, Horace Allen, Beldon Allen, Glen Allen and Margie Young.

Funeral Service: Friday August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, with Bro. Michael Goodwin and Bro. Don Gowin officiating 

Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

Visitation: Thursday August 3, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

Pallbearers & Honorary Pallbearers: Her grandchildren & great-grandchildren

The family would like to offer a very special thanks to Hosparus of Green River and to all her caregivers.

Memorial donations are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or Gideon Bibles.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.