Elm City -

Martha Henley, age 67, passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Lossie Bell Justice; brother, Billy Ray Justice; and husband, Paul Henley. She is survived by her loving family that includes her two children, Rachel Montero (Thomas Keeter) of Rocky Mount and Michael Whitley of Town Creek; grandchildren, Allen Michael Barnes of the home and Michael Whitley, Jr.; siblings, Mary Ann Hill of Morehead, Linda Justice of Houston, Tx, Henry Justice of Greene County, William Justice (Rose) of Farmville, and Robert Lee Justice, Jr. (Nancy) of Greenville. She is also survived by her children's father, Ernest Whitley of Elm City, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 5th at the home of Rachel Montero, 53 Brown's Cove, Rocky Mount, NC. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17th at the Old Sparta Community Building, Old Sparta, NC.