Martha Venable 78 of Russellville passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025 at the Medical Center of Russellville.   She was born on November 22, 1946 to the late Marvin & Edith McElwain.   She is survived by her son Mark Venable (Shannon) of Russellville, brother Jimmy McElwain of Lewisburg, Grandchildren Courtney Richardson (Kaleb) of Russellville & Justin Venable (Maci) of Trenton, great grandchildren Allie Richardson, Miles Richardson, & Stetson Venable, and a niece Shellie Fulkerson of Russellville.   She was a member of Stevenson Chapel Church and loved to volunteer at the Red Cross.  Visitation will be on Tuesday November 4, 2025 from 11am to 1pm in the chapel of Kirby Funeral Services Russellville with Pastor James Matthews officiating services at 1pm with burial to follow in Stevenson Chapel Church Cemetery next to her late husband  James Venable.    In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Stevenson Chapel Cemetery Fund  1735 Union Chapel Road  Russellville, KY 42276.   Please keep the family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.