Martha Vassey

Gaffney, SC - - Martha Ann Darwin Vassey, 78, formerly of 304 Darwin Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Viva Assisted Living where she was a resident.

Born in Gaffney, Martha was the widow of the late William "Bill" Lee Vassey and daughter of the late M. B. and Elizabeth Darwin.  She was also predeceased by a son, Michael Lee Vassey.

Martha was a graduate of Gaffney High School, a loving housewife and mother, and was an active member of the PTA at Draytonville Elementary School for many years.  She served on the board of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for twenty-nine years.  She was an active member of Draytonville Baptist Church before her health deteriorated.  Martha loved decorating and truly enjoyed celebrating holidays with her family and friends.  Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she often displayed multiple Christmas trees in her home during the holiday season.

Surviving is a son, Jeff Vassey and wife, Mollie, both of Gaffney; her loving grandchildren, Nicholas Vassey, John Vassey, Emma Vassey, Jacob Vassey and Madison Vassey; numerous nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished by numerous other relatives, friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Draytonville Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin immediately after receiving friends with Dr. Keith Harrill and Dr. Bob Finley officiating.  Her grandson, John Vassey will also be speaking.  Interment will be in the Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Draytonville Baptist Church, 179 Draytonville Church Road, Gaffney, SC 29340 or Cherokee Creek Baptist Church, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

The family will be at the residence of Jeff and Mollie Vassey, 132 Planters Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC