Martha Jean Parkhurst, age 70, entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2016. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Steve Parkhurst of Murfreesboro, daughters, Cathy Rockhold of Columbus, OH, Julie Freeman and Amy Wells of Murfreesboro, sons, Michael Vitantonio, Bryan Parkhurst and Daniel Parkhurst, all of Murfreesboro, granddaughters, Rebecca Russell, Kelsey Parkhurst, Sarah Freeman, Jillian Walters, Gabrielle Freeman, Emily Wells, Alyssa Rockhold, grandsons, Brendan Walters, Alex Vitantonio, Devin Wells, Jacob Wells, Jonathan Rockhold , Rowan Parkhurst, Ryder Parkhurst, brothers, Jim (Roselle) Neely of New Hampshire and Jack (Jill) Neely of Ohio.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, James William and Pauline Riggs Neely, Sr., son, Eugene Edward Parkhurst and brother, Robert "Bud" Neely.

Mrs. Parkhurst was born on November 29, 1945 in Akron, OH; she eventually graduated from Kent State University and enjoyed a successful career as a Dispatcher for the Murfreesboro Police Department, serving her community for 10 years before accepting a position as a TIES operator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Mrs. Parkhurst enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved pets (especially Mac), trail-riding with family on her horse "Joe", decorating for every season and holiday, and cross-stitching.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 until 6:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151. www.woodfinchapel.com