Martha Crotts was born on December 14, 1931 in Bruce, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Herrell D. and Hester Rushing Austin.
On July 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to L.C. Crotts, who preceded his wife in death on January 13, 2013.
Mrs. Crotts worked as an inspector for Angelica for 40 years. She was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee and enjoyed working in the church. She enjoyed going out to eat, attending her grandchildren's ballgames, going on vacation, and spending time with her friends and family.
Martha Crotts departed this life on April 4, 2022 in College Grove, Tennessee at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 21 days.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Crotts Rainwater and her husband Kerry of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Donnie W. Crotts and his wife Sandy of College Grove, Tennessee; grandchildren, Brian Rainwater, Eric Rainwater, Brent Rainwater, and Eli Crotts; great grandchildren, Denver, Easton, and Chance; and great great grandchild, Nash Rainwater.
In addition to her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by her sister, Monette Smith.