Martha Ruth Thompson was born on October 11, 1931, in Sanford, Florida. She is one of six children born to the union of the late Willie and Ruby Braxville Williams. She was 94 years old and the sole survivor of her siblings. Martha was affectionately known as "Bunch" and Mrs. MRT Incomparable. Martha attended public school in Seminole County in her early years, but later moved to Tampa, Florida, and completed her education graduating with a high school diploma. She also attended Blake Adult Vocational School and graduated in 1963. She was very skilled in the clerical and secretarial field, and worked for Hillsborough County Public Schools for well over 20 years until her retirement in 1998. Martha was a  born-again Christian joining the body of Christ at an early age. She was a faithful and devoted member of Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church for over 50 years, until her health began to fail. She served faithfully in the #2 choir, leading her favorite song, "Sending Up My Timber".

Throughout her life's journey, Martha touched the lives of all she encountered and left an indelible mark and impact on the world around her. Martha's greatest joy was her family, especially her children, and the Almighty Father. She served both, not only with zeal, but with an infectious, tender love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to mankind. Martha created a home of warmth, acceptance and love, filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. She held her family very close, and her unwavering support and guidance will reverberate for generations to come. She also served under her son, the late Elder Joseph Jefferson, Jr., at Peace Progressive P.B. Church until his demise, November 23, 1991. She lived her life in service to others and was known for her keen discernment and unwavering commitment to God. She believed in giving back and making a positive difference in the community. Martha actively supported various organizations financially, such as Metropolitan Ministries, St. Jude Research for children, Wounded Warriors of America, American Cancer Society, only to name a few.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Thompson, Sr.; her parents, Willie and Ruby Braxville Williams; sons, Elder Joseph Jefferson, Jr., and Eddie Thompson, Jr.; siblings, Willie Williams, Jr., Joseph Williams, Sr., Mary Morris, Ruby Lee Williams, and Maybelle Jones; grandsons, Terrence Nichols, Sr., Andre Fulks, Sr., and Marquiz Thompson; and granddaughter, Tara Thompson.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, with her loving and devoted daughters, Phyllis Thompson Lawrence (Jesse) and Sharon Thompson; son, Reginald Thompson; her loving and devoted granddaughters, Tonyata Thompson, Kaya Lawrence and Kennedy Green; other special grandchildren, Lakesha Thompson, Reginald and Kamilah Cohen, Abdul Mitchell, Jaturah and Joia Jefferson, Dontriel Edwards, Corey, Chauncey, and Chantel Freeman, Cedric Hicks and a host of other grands and great-grandchildren; special great-grandchildren, Terrence and Terrencia Nichols; nieces, Constance Cummings (Jerome), Cynthia McRae and family, Yvonne Aikens and family, Desiree Green and family, Darlene Williams, Kinshasa Nicholas, Belinda Morris, Rhonda Morris, Ebony Morris, Janeen Lynn, Betty Patterson, and Sabrina Williams; nephews, Joseph Williams, Jr., Raymond Williams, Sr., Douglas Williams, Anthony Williams, Jerome Cummings, Jr., Raymond Williams, Jr., Demond Williams, Greg Williams, and Creswell Patterson; many cousins to include, Aldrena Artis and the Burroughs family; other relatives and special friends; daughter-in-law, Denise Jefferson, goddaughters, Delores Wingfield, Renee Hutcherson, LaTanya Jackson; godson, Bishop James Howell; friends, Essie Chaney, Barbara Johnson and family, the Hubbert family, Hazel Brown and the Dessesseau family, Debra Gano, Solomon Davis, Sr., Dea. Charles and Veronica Borders and family, Gail Green and family, Elder Joseph Reed, Elder Dr. Benji S. McMiller, Terry Parker Roe, Edwina Sheppard and family, Walnut Street Neighbors, like a son, Stanley Askiew, Delores Parker, Harriet Scott, Greater Mt. Moriah Church family, H.W. Blake High School,  class of 1969, Aikens Funeral Home family and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Martha's departure leaves an immense void in the lives of family and friends, and we deeply mourn her loss. We take comfort in knowing that she has left an indelible imprint on our lives. May we honor her memory by living each day with the same passion, kindness, and love that she so effortlessly embodied. Rest in peace, dear (Mom), Martha, you will be forever loved and profoundly missed.