Martha Ann Pruitt Otey, the beloved matriarch of the Otey family, passed away on her 98th birthday, April 9, 2026.

Martha Ann was born April 9, 1928, in Aniston, Alabama.  She worked in hematology at Methodist Hospital, retiring in 1987.  A lifelong member of First Christian Church, she was Elder Emeritus.  She fiercely loved the Lord, her family, friends, and nature.  She was a woman of character, integrity, and a pillar of strength to all who sought refuge with her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilary and Mary Conaway Pruitt; her brother, Dr. Hilary Pruitt; and her granddaughter, Amy Leeanne Michaloski.

Martha Ann is survived by her children, John Rodger Otey of Augusta, Georgia, Leeanne Michaloski of Greenwood, Indiana; Jeanne Marie Gadient (Tom) of Henderson, Kentucky, and  Nancy Kiefner (Tom) of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; nine grandchildren, John Rodger Otey, Cary Michaloski (Kiersten), Paul Gadient (Lauren), Seth Otey (Amanda), Isaac Gadient (Megan), Matthew Michaloski (Tabatha), Blake Kiefner (Hannah), Elizabeth Earle (Jamie), and John Kiefner (Hadley); nine great-grandchildren, Addison Otey, Penelope, Luke, and Joshua Michaloski, Cash and Scottie James Otey, Willow Kiefner, and Alexandra and Thomas David Gadient.  She will also be remembered by her dear nephews, Albert, Hilary, and Andrew Pruitt.

Martha Ann's life will be celebrated at noon Saturday, April 18, 2026, at First Christian Church.  The Reverend David Clifford and Dr. Chuck Summers will officiate.  Private family burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday, April 18, 2026, at First Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 830 South Green Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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