Martha T. Ballew was born in Moulton, Alabama to the late Sylvester and Hattie Hurley on August 21, 1934. Martha moved to Cincinnati in the early 1940's. She was blessed by the birth of her first son Frederick A. Hurley June 1960. She was joined in marriage to William Ballew and from that union was born her second son William Arnold Ballew. Martha worked for the Omni Netherland Hotel until her retirement. She enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, and church. Martha joined Southern Baptist Church in 1948 under Rev. L.W. Veal. She remained a faithful member until her health began to decline. During her service, she was an active participate in Sunday Schools, Choirs, and other ministries. Preceding her in death was father, Sylvester Hurley; son, Frederick A. Hurley; brother, W. Roland Hurley Sr.; and mother, Hattie P. Ross. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, William Arnold Ballew Sr.; brother, Owens S. Hurley Sr.; grandchildren, Helen Ford, Angie Ford, Shelia Ford, Theresa Ballew, and William Ballew Jr.; nieces and nephews, Michelle L. Hurley, Owens S. Hurley Jr., Ramona Allen, Robin (Jeffrey) Brown, Tonia (Antonio) Dorsey, W. Roland Hurley Jr.; 12 great-grandchildren, great–nieces, great–nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Southern Baptist Church, 3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati (45229). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 pm. Interment will follow Walnut Hills Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. To share a memory of Martha or leave a special message for the Ballew family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Ballew family.

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