Martha Richey Sly, age 93, of Midfield, AL was greeted by her loved ones beyond the sky on May 2,  2021. Martha was a native of Marshall County, AL. She married Joe V. Sly in 1952. Martha was an  outspoken woman with a strong will, vivacious smile, and bright blue eyes and all that knew her could  instantly recognize her laugh. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joe V. Sly; her two  sons, Steve and David Sly; her parents Ernest and Novella Richey, and her four brothers, James, Lephon,  Sam and Larry Richey. She is survived by her loving daughters, Teresa Morton (Mike) and Marie Sly; her  sister, Gaynell Taft and brother, Dennis Richey (Sue); grandchildren, Jason and Brett Morton (Renee),  and Cory Sly (Lathia), and three great grandchildren, Scott and Cameron Morton, and Oliver Sly;  numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. The family would like to express their  gratitude for the love and care of Mrs. Martha at Cherokee County Health and Rehab in Centre, AL and  Comfort Care Hospice of Gadsden, AL. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 6 th at Valhalla  Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.