Martha Ann Young, age 89 of Cross Plains, passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born February 16, 1937 in Elkton, KY to the late Woodson and Grace Phillips Woodis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James William “Billy” Young; her precious son, James Todd Young; and her brother, Brent Woodis.
Martha leaves behind her daughter, Vicki (John, Jr.) Rippy of Cross Plains; daughter-in-law, Vicki Young of White House; her sister, Noni Woodson of Franklin, KY; four grandchildren, Jason (Kecia) Young, Jodi (Matthew) Hancock, Jenna (Matt) Miller, and Lexi (Bailey) Young; eight great grandchildren, Grace Hancock, Kason Young, Lee Hancock, Reece Hancock, Kate Hancock, Callan Miller, Jade Stafford, Baylor Young, and soon to arrive, Tate Young coming in December. She also leaves behind four special nephews, Doug Woodson, Lance Woodis, Shane Stafford, and Brad Woodis and niece, Diane Woodson.
Martha graduated from Goodlettsville High School Class of 1955. On August 3, 1955 she married the only man she ever loved, Billy Young. Martha’s 89 years were filled with many blessings. She never had a public job but was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She loved working in her home, her flowers, and cooking for her family. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Babtist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Roberton County Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Doug Woodson, Lance Woodis, Shane Stafford, Brad Woodis, Jason Young, Kason Young, Lee Hancock, Callan Miller, Bailey Young, Matt Miller, and Matthew Hancock serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the residents, nurses, and aids at Richland Place Senior Living. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of service.
The family would like to thank Richland Place Senior Living in Portland for the love and special care she was given there and to Aveanna Hospice for their special care as well. We will always be grateful for the friendships made there.
The family request, if so desired, for memorial contributions to be made to the Mt. Carmel Baptist Stone Soup Ministry. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.
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This obituary was published by Robertson County Funeral Home.
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