A service for friends and family of Martha Lily Adair Daley, of Clarkesville, was held Monday, Aug. 8.
Mrs. Daley passed away peacefully at home Aug. 3, 2022.
Martha was born May 7, 1929 in Toccoa, to William and Katherine Adair.
She graduated from Clarkesville High School in 1946, and then completed the secretarial course at Toccoa Falls College. She married Richard Daley Dec. 16, 1950, and they remained together until his death in 2015.
Martha was a devoted wife and mother to five children: Carmen, Timothy, Vivian, Cindy, and Jonathan. She was a skilled cook, gardener, seamstress, and a funny storyteller who enjoyed a good joke. Faith was also central to her life; she was a committed churchgoer and Sunday school teacher for most of her adult life. As the wife of a Baptist minister, she went where her husband was called to preach. The family lived in Punta Gorda, Florida and Louisville, Kentucky, as well as Rome, Dillard, and Gainesville before settling in Clarkesville.
Martha enjoyed reading, nature walks, and taking care of her large garden. She loved spending time with family, especially during celebrations like Christmas. She was the keeper of family history and of her grandchildrens' favorite recipes. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Lee, Vivian Eiland, and Cindy Bunten; her son, Jonathan Daley; her grandchildren, Flora, Amanda, Meredith, Nicole, Melissa, Chad, and Kylie; and nine great-grandchildren.