Mrs. Martha Battle Gainey

Mrs. Martha Battle Gainey, fondly known as “Aunt Dolly” to her family and friends, was born September 13, 1932, to the parentage of the late Henry Battle, Sr. and Ella Sands Battle McMichael. She was educated in the Jasper County School System. In her early years she attended Rock Zion C.M.E. Church.

On February 27, 1949, Martha married the love of her life, Lenton Gainey and joined King’s Chapel Community Church. Martha and Lenton were known throughout Jasper County as “Uncle Bud and Aunt Dolly.” Martha was a homemaker and seamstress for many years. In the late 1960s, Martha worked at Monticello Manufacturing Company. In the early 1970s, she worked at Benton Department Store until it closed in 1974. Martha worked at Farmer’s and Merchant Bank in Eatonton for 20 years as a Proof Operator.

Martha served King’s Chapel in many capacities: secretary for 40 years, sung in the choir, Usher President for 10 years, 50 plus years on Hospitality Committee, Pastor Support Committee and Martha and Lenton were named the first King and Queen.

In 1999, Jasper County Commission designated February 27th as Lenton and Martha Gainey Day. Martha always worked to make sure everything was in its proper place to beautify King’s Chapel.

Martha served with her husband in the Veteran Club. She was a member and served as president of the Bonner Street Civic Club, Member and Recording Secretary of the Bright and Morning Star Lodge #12.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one sister, Lelia B. Jackson; two brothers, Henry Battle, Jr. and Roosevelt Battle; one brother-in-law, George Rich; and one sister-in-law, Janie M. Battle.

She leaves to cherish her memories: two sisters, Ventry Rich and Mildred (Earnest) Rogers. Name sake, Martha Rogers all of Pompano Beach, Fla., one sister-in-law, Vernice Battle of Monticello; special family, Mrs. Nancy Benton and family of Monticello. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Martha Battle Gainey will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at King’s Chapel Community Church Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Final arrangements entrusted to Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 923 Funderburg Drive, Monticello, Ga. 31064; 706-468-6625; Smithfunhm@bellsouth.net; www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticello.com