Martha was born in Boynton Beach, FL, on August 20, 1948, to the late Marcus Leathers and Mary Small. Martha enjoyed making a home cooked meal for her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Marcus Leathers; mother, Mary Leathers; daughter, Elizabeth O'Neal; sister, Aretha Mae Hunter. Martha leaves cherished memories to her children, Sharon Hill, Wanda Small, Derita Fisher (Calvin), Gene Reed, Mark O'Neal, Michelle O'Neal, Sakiya O'Neal, and Terrance O'Neal; guardian, Shania Taylor, along with a host of family and friends.