Martha Jean Franey

Martha Jean Franey, 84, of Dixon, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare-Brentwood in Evansville. She was born July 29, 1941 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Annalee (Collier) and Albert “Pap” Majors.
Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family. She was a devout Christian and enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to gospel music and gospel preaching. Martha also enjoyed sewing, quilting, planting flowers and loving on her fur babies. She is survived by her husband, Donald Franey, Sr.; children, Donald “Sonny” Franey, Jr. and Deborah Hustace; grandchildren, Amanda Oates, Whitney Franey, Brandi Walters and Isaac Franey; great-grandchildren, Brennan Truitt, Samuel Truitt, Bryleigh Truitt, Owen Dant, Caleb Dant, Grace Dant, Keegan Walters and Declan Walters; and sister, Phyllis Tow. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her siblings, Wayne Majors and April Majors. Private services and burial will be in Rockstile Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Ziemer Funeral Home is handling local arrangements and Townsend Funeral Home is assisting with graveside service and burial. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com