Martha J. Brown Ayers

Martha J. Brown Ayers, age 76, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Martha was born on July 6th, 1949 to the late George Andrew Brown and Bertha J. Brown in Lawrenceburg. Martha worked for many years as an Registered Nurse for various medical institutions. In her spare time, she enjoyed tending to her chickens and animals, working outdoors, serving her community as a nurse, and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was of Baptist Faith, and attended Center Point Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Ronald “Ronnie” Ayers; brothers, Jewell Andrew Brown, Dayton Brown, Buddy Brown; sisters, Mildred Estes, Myra Newton Brown, Opaline Woodside Brown, Marie Brown Howell, Ruth Brown Watson, and Caroll Anne Brown.

She is survived by her children, Tamara Lee Ayers, Kevin Scott Ayers, and Randall Warren Ayers; siblings, Kathy Dishongh (James) and Bobby Brown (Brenda); several nieces and nephews; close niece, Deborah Alexander, and special friend, Kelly Seymore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be handling all final arrangements