Martha Foster Hutto

Martha Foster Hutto of Columbus, GA, age 91, passed away on August 9, 2025, at Columbus Hospice after a brief illness. Martha was the oldest of three children born to Woodie Wilson Foster and Odessa Watson Foster Franklin. Martha was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, John W. Franklin, her husband of 61 years, Julious Basil Hutto, and three children, Jimmy Hutto, Wanda Hutto Braziel, and Dennis Hutto.

A lifelong resident of Georgia born on March 25, 1934, Martha was a loving wife, mother,grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a Christian, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,and active at Weems Road Free Will Baptist Church for as long as she was physically able to participate. She especially enjoyed a good, toe-tapping gospel song. She had unwavering faith and set an exemplary example for her family. She retired from the Muscogee County School System after serving 20 years as a manager in school food service.

Mrs. Hutto is survived by her daughter Angela Hutto Davis (Chuck) of Columbus, GA, daughter-in-law Amy Blair Hutto of Smiths Station, AL, granddaughters Stephanie Davis Phillips (Bret) of Colquitt, GA, Nicole Richardson Rhinehart (Andrew) of Flower Mound, TX, and Whitney Davis Tyner (Jordan) of Huntsville, AL, great grandchildren Fallon Bowman, Kayley Rhinenart, Ben Phillips, Jax Rhinehart, Laney Phillips, Davis Tyner, and Miller Tyner, sister Sandra Franklin Allen of Millen, GA, brother Terry Franklin (Shelia) of Senoia, GA, sister-in-law Pat Foster of Butler, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be held privately at Parkhill Cemetery Masonic Mausoleum, Columbus, GA. The family wishes to acknowledge the care provided by Ms Frances Weaver, the staff of The Oaks at Grove Park, and the staff of Columbus Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts benefiting Columbus Hospice of GA and AL, 7020 Moon Road,Columbus, GA, 31909.