Martha Kathryne Phelps

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Martha Kathryne Phelps, 77, of Hanson, KY, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. \ \ She was born October 15, 1936 in Madisonville, KY to the late Myrtle 'Lorean' Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Phelps; daughter, Anna Maddox and a brother, Gilbert 'Buddy' Gibson. \ \ Mrs. Phelps was a member of Grace Warehouse Church in Madisonville. She was an ordained minister. She loved teaching Bible studies and playing the piano. \ \ She is survived by five daughters, Pamela Collins of Elkville, IL, Amy Dixon of Newnan, GA, Christina Phelps of Hanson, Queenie Phelps of Hanson and Patience Phelps of Hanson; two sons, James (Lecy) Phelps, Jr. of Hanson and Joseph Phelps of Illinois; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. \ \ Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 13, 2014 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. \ \ Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday and after 9:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. \ \ Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Warerhouse Church in Madisonville. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \ \