Martha Kay Otwell of Manchester passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home, at the age of 69.

Mrs. Otwell was born in Tullahoma to the late Rufus and Mary Patt Colvin. During her life, Martha Kay worked in HR Payroll at AEDC and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Otwell was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Colvin. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Otwell (Timothy Schlener); her long time-partner, Gary Lewis; two grandchildren, Connor and Corinne Schlener; two brothers, Robert Colvin (Vicky), and Frank Colvin (Sonya); and one sister, Rose Marie Corrie.

Visitation for Martha Kay will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – April 1, 2026