The obituary of Mrs. Martha Maggard. Officiating ministers: Rev. Billy Joe Lewis and Clemmie Joseph. Mrs. Martha Maggard was born on February 17, 1917 and departed this life on July 19, 2008 at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 2 days. She was a lifelong resident of Leslie County. She was the daughter of the late Reason Griffith and the late Kizzy Joseph Griffith. My occupation she was a homemaker, who attended the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents: Reason Griffith & Kizzy Joseph Griffith; husband: Albert Maggard; daughter: Marie Clark; son: Lawrence Joseph; grandson: Reason Johnny Martin Joseph. She leaves surviving the following relatives: son: Reason Ray Joseph & Mae of Yeaddiss, KY; two daughters: Tilda Mae Rush of Florida and Christine Joseph of Hyden, KY; one sister: America Shepherd of Slemp, KY; and thirteen grandchildren. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Maggard will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Big Fork Church of God in Yeaddiss, KY with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis and Clemmie Joseph officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Big Fork Church of God. Burial will take place at the Lee Joseph Cemetery in Yeaddiss, KY under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home staff. You may sign the guest book at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com.