Martha Faye Estes Smith

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Faye Estes Smith, a beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87, with family by her bedside. 

She was the cherished soulmate of her spouse Kevin Assmann, with whom she shared 42 years of love and partnership.

Martha loved her family and friends, spending time with them. She was a woman of strong faith, member of Christ United Church, Mobile, Alabama. She loved boating, exercising, dining out, patronizing every new restaurant!She worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, South Alabama Boys and Girls Club and later retired from Volunteer Mobile as an executive clerk. She directed the annual Charity Sales, managed court appointed volunteers with kindness and a caring heart. Known for her infectious personality, Martha was the most caring and loving person to her friends, treating them as family. She adored her grandchildren, nieces and nephews loving them fiercely and with pride. Family traditions, particularly our Christmas rituals at Orange Beach, Alabama. 

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Garvis and Daisy Estes, husband, Riley (Buddy) Smith, Infant sister, Willie Mae, and Son, Dr. Steven Smith.

She is survived by her spouse, Kevin Assmann; Daughter, Roxanne McCrory (Mark); Brothers, Larry Estes (Paulette) and Stanley Estes (Ginger); Grandchildren, Michelle Canterbury (Randall), Melissa McCrory and Jason McCrory; Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday July 17, 2025, at Christ United Church 6101 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2 PM (Parlor) and memorial service to begin at 2 PM in the Sanctuary.

Another celebration of Life will be held at on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Miles Funeral Home, Winfield ALwith visitation from 1 PM – 2 PM. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM at West Alabama Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, Martha would like donations sent to Christ United Church 6101 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609Martha’s legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

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