Martha White affectionately known as Mart, Nana and Aunt Mart transitioned on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Martha was born on July 7, 1940 in Harleyville, South Carolina. She spent most of her life in the Harleyville Community where she was loved dearly. At an early age she joined Elem Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as an usher and a member of Elem’s Women Missionary.

She was educated in the public school system in Dorchester County, where she attended Kennedy High School. She went on to work for Desley, ExxonMobil, Bosch, and Key Logistics; before retiring from Dorchester County.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rollie Mae Hicks, daughter, Brenda Sue White, granddaughter, Zondrea “Deesha” White, four sisters and one brother.

Martha is survived by parent, Mr. Edward Hicks of Harleyville, South Carolina; four sisters, Geneva (Rutledge) Davis, Louise (Richard) Fields, Valara (Leroy, Sr.) James, and Ann (Keith) Smalls all of Harleyville, South Carolina; three brothers, Harry (Thomasenia) Hicks of Eutawville, South Carolina, John “Robbie” Hicks of Summerville, South Carolina and Edward, Jr. “Bubba Duck” Hicks; granddaughter, Raquel S. White “Rockie”; great granddaughter, Azariah Sue Kim Watts; special cousin, Hattie Folk, and Mildred Steed; special friends, Linda Sue Mack, Elease

Brown, Paulette Pringle; any other special friends; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.