Obituary of Martha Gaines Guthrie

Martha Gaines Guthrie, "Sweets", 102, widow of Arlander Guthrie, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born in Woodford County on January 7, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Betty Shannon and Edd Gaines. A graduate of Mayo-Underwood High School, she worked for state government for many years in the Division of Accounts, Finance and Administration Cabinet. Mrs. Guthrie was song writer and poet, and a member of the First Baptist Church, Kentucky Colonels, the USO, and Kentucky Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include four grandchildren, Gary Gardner (Krissy), Raymond Guthrie (Lynn), Beatrice Caldwell, and George Guthrie, as well as a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Guthrie, and a granddaughter, Martha Guthrie. Mrs. Guthrie's family would like to thank Hospice, Tay Winkfield, Jureka Yarbrough, and Annie Smith for their loving care and support. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 100 Clinton Street, at 12:00 p.m. Thursday with visitation preceding at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Robert E. Houston will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Bill Howard and the Deacons of the First Baptist Church. Honorary bearers will be Mrs. Guthrie's grandchildren. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.rogersfrankfort.com.