Martha Warren

Martha Warren

Mrs. Martha Forrester-Warren, 87, of Fayette, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Warren was born on Jan. 20, 1938, in Winston County, Miss., to King Jefferson and Lillie Dee Reed Ham.
She dedicated much of her life to hard work and caring for others. She was employed with Clifford Industries from 1965 until her retirement when her vision no longer allowed her to work outside the home. In her younger years, Martha found joy in sewing, camping with her family and going to the drive-in movies, and most of all, spending time with her children. She had a deep love for kids and a heart that was always open. She helped many families and children just like her own. She was a mama to many, far beyond her own family. Even after losing her sight, Martha remained full of life. She spent her later years crocheting, listening to her favorite TV shows and talking on the phone.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her children, Ricky Forrester of Winfield, Rhonda Warren of Fayette, Rita Haney of Fayette, Nita Tucker of Arkansas, Karen Selman (Dale) of Fayette, Steve Forrester (Cindy) of Winfield and James Forrester (Lisa) of Mississippi; stepson, Steve Warren (Rose) of Winfield; 30 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, William Ham of Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Chester Warren; her parents; grandchildren, Shellie Forrester, Kimberly Tucker, Wesley Warren and Georgia Kirkpatrick; great-grandson, Jessie Fields; great-great grandsons, Braxton Riley and Rylan Haywood; brothers, John, C.L. and L.D.; sisters, Kattie, Mary and Maurice Ham; and stepchildren, Faye Colburn, Robert, Lester, Ester and Wayne Warren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Warren were held on July 30, 2025, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following the New Liberty Cemetery.

Bowen Funeral Home
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Winfield, AL  35594
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