Martha J. Forbes of Mt. Carmel/Anderson Township, beloved wife of Kenneth M. Forbes for 53 years, passed away August 31, 2014 at age 72. She was born in a cabin at the foot of the Smoky Mountains, Townsend, TN. Her family moved to Covington, KY where she and 4 siblings were raised by their grandmother.

She graduated from Holmes High School, worked as a Xerox Service Rep for 16 years (retired), and homeschooled preschool children. Martha was a talented writer and speaker, winning several state awards.

She was very devoted to her family and a cherished mother, grandmother and sister to: Children: Cynthia C. Schmidt (Steve), James E. Sparks, K. Bradley Forbes (Kelly), Bobbie J. Hutchinson (Scott), Susan L. Coldiron (Geoff), Kathi A. Davidson (Will), Kristin L. Alvarez (Patrick). Grandchildren: Steven (Cameron) and Kelsey Schmidt; Crystal Adams Davenport (Josh Rader) and Stacy Sparks; Brandon (Janelle), Megen, Makayla and John Forbes; Lauren Buffenbarger; Evan and Jayme Coldiron; Morgan McCleary, Justin and Payton Davidson; Julia, Olivia, Alexa and Christina Alvarez; Jodi Fowler, Ryan MacMillan and Drew Statton.Great Grandchildren: Tyler Davenport and Brianna Rader Siblings: Henry Sparks (Kathy), James Sparks (Sima), Bobbie Staggs (George), Marvin Rocky Sparks (Cathy), Debbie Redmon (Will), Darlene Durbin (Tom).

Preceded in death by: Edward Sparks-brother and Debra A. MacMillan-daughter.

Service at T P White and Sons Funeral Home in Mt. Washington on Friday, September 5. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Hospice of Cincinnati, Inc., P.O. Box 633597 Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.