Martha R. Killian

Martha Roberts Killian went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of more than sixty years, Gerald W. Killian, and she is survived by two adult sons, Thomas Killian (Virginia) of Cartersville, Georgia and Andrew Killian (Venita) of Duluth, Georgia. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas (and Sarah) Killian, Bailey Killian, Emily Killian, Miles Killian and Samuel Killian and a great grandson Parker Killian.

Martha was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1945 to P.W. Roberts and Clara Oline Cooper Roberts. The Roberts family settled in Valley Head, Alabama where they welcomed the arrival of Martha’s baby brother, John Roberts (Dianne) now living in Deatsville, Alabama. They have 3 grandchildren.

After high school, Martha attended Auburn University where she met her husband-to-be, Gerald. After his graduation, he accepted a position in Naperville, Illinois with CECO Steel Products, Inc. During mid-career, and while raising their sons, Martha found time in the evening and early morning hours to study for college classes at University of Tennessee-Chattanooga to earn her Bachelor degree in Education. They have lived and worked in Chattanooga, Jacksonville, Indiana and moved to Aiken, South Carolina in 1988. Gerald began work at Savannah River Site and Martha taught Special Education at the primary level in S.C. public and private schools.

Martha and Gerald have been active in Presbyterian Churches in Aiken, and since 2004 in First Presbyterian Church of Augusta. Martha was very active in church outreach to encourage church members and visitors in times of need. Along with her surviving family, Martha will be missed by their church family members and many dear friends.

Funeral Services and interment will be in Fort Payne, AL under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home (wilsonfhinc.com) .

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