Martha Priest Letson, 97, of Henderson, Kentucky, quietly passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Martha was born on March 14, 1928, to Frances and Truman Priest on their farm in Hebbardsville, Kentucky.  Martha graduated from Henderson County High School and then went on to study at Western Kentucky University for 2 years.  She then worked as a medical technician in Louisville, Kentucky, where she met her first husband, Howard Grossman, married and started a family.

After relocating to Huntington, New York, on July 27, 1968, and raising her family, Martha began a career with the Greater New York Blood Program.  She spoke at churches, fire departments, police departments, and private companies to recruit blood donors.  She loved this job and was truly an amazing public speaker.

Martha met Harold Letson, and they were married in Huntington, New York.  Martha and Harry lived in Huntington for many years but decided to move back to her hometown of Henderson and retire in the peace and quiet of a small town.

During her life, Martha loved to entertain and was an avid golfer and bridge player and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Frances and Truman Priest, and her husband, Harold Letson.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Baker; her son, Richard Grossman (Connie); her grandchildren, Joshua Baker (Megan), Sarah Barnaby (Doug), Brittany Nicols (Zach), Katherine Grossman, Hannah Grossman, and Alex Grossman (Alex).  In addition, she is survived by seven great-grandchildren.

There will be a private family graveside service at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.