Martha Faye Adams-Hayter

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Martha Faye Adams was a gift to Smith County, Texas on November 12, 1944 until she entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2026. She was the fourth child to Costroma and Margaree Freeman Adams was the gift that kept on giving. She was (sometimes known as Mafaye). She was a very caring public servant, friend, counselor and leader.

Martha attended Bragg Morris High and later completed a Texas License Medical Assistance Course and served in this capacity with UT Health Science Center of Tyler. She retired after fifteen years of service. Martha continued working in the private sector caring for several prominent families in the Smith County Area.

Martha served in several positions at her church. She was a Sunday school teacher, mentor to all that asked, and a very respected Culinary Artist, proud competitor during the birthday fundraising competition. She was a woman whose life reflected her deep love for God and commitment to serve others.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents Costroma and Margaree Adams, three brothers Chris Adams, Larry Adams, Robert Adams. Two sisters Carol Adams, Margaret Adams Dixon. Surviving sibling: Ruthie Adams Young, Shirley Adams Dickey. Immediate family: Son Norris Hayter and wife Betty Hayter, grandchildren Kendrick Hayter, (child Kyla Hayter) and

Karissa Hayter. Avonda Adams Wright,children J’me Wright, Kelsi Wright and Blakely Russell, Chris and wife Helen Adams children Sierra Adams and Tyler Adams. And a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and church family.