Mrs. Martha Scott Townsend, age 89, of Fairmont, NC passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Ms. Townsend was born November 11, 1935 in Robeson County.

She worked with Ronald Nye Construction Co. until her retirement. She was a long-time member of Baltimore Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gurney W. Scott and Ophelia Ivey Scott; her husband, Tracy Owens Townsend; grandson, D.J. Williams; sisters, Lucille Townsend, Mildred Nance, Bonnie Willoughby and Brenda Faulk.

She is survived by two daughters, Vickie Townsend Davis (Tim) and Wanda Townsend Williams (Dave); three grandchildren, Christopher B. Davis (Jessica), Lindsay Davis Humphrey (Alan), and Tracie Williams (Luke); five great grandchildren, Gracie Lynn Davis, Addalynn Davis, Colton Humphrey, Kinsley Humphrey and Dannie Williams; a special nephew, Eugene Townsend (Kay) and a host of other relatives and friends.

We would really like to express our appreciation to Angel House Hospice Care Center of Whiteville for their outstanding care and compassion.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Floyd Memorial Cemetery, 1549 Marion Stage Road, Fairmont, NC with Rev. Tim Tyner officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Angel House Hospice Care Center, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472