Martha Rea, 69, of Decatur, AL entered into rest on November 6, 2026.Visitation will be on Saturday November 14, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. The Celebration of life service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Albright officiating. She will be laid to rest at Burningtree Memorial Gardens.
Martha is survived by her husband, Anthony Rea; daughter, Lisa Smith (Charles Smith); son, Matthew Rea (Amie Rea); daughter, Rebekah Clark (Jonathan Clark); son, Joseph Rea (Alaina Rea). She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Noah, Abigail, Caleb, and Elizabeth Rea.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Arizona Smith; brothers, James Smith and Roy Smith; sister, Dorothy Buchannan.
Martha Rea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In her career as a registered nurse, she was known for her compassion, kindness, professionalism, and heart for her patients. She was a dedicated mentor to many other nurses. Martha was a baptized Christian from her youth and now resides in that place prepared for all who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. The family knows they shall someday see her in glory.
Pallbearers will be men of Southside Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Roselawn Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
