Martha Lawler

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of Martha Boucher Lawler on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her residence in Trussville, Alabama at the age of 70. Martha was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all. Martha was born in Portland, Maine at Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary on February 17, 1954 to Eugene and Nancy Boucher. She resided in Maine, Florida, and Alabama throughout her life making life long bonds and connections everywhere she went. Martha’s nurturing spirit, unwavering support, and selfless giving nature will forever be imprinted in the minds and hearts of those who knew her and loved her. Martha graduated from Deering High School in 1972 and was married to Michael Peter Lawler on May 25, 1974 at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland, Maine. They gave birth to Jessica Ann Lawler on August 2, 1977 (born an angel), Andrew Michael Lawler in 1978, and Emily Kate Lawler in 1980 and moved to Florida in 1982 where Martha was a stay-at-home Mom. Once her children were teenagers, Martha worked in home and apartment renovation and was especially gifted in drywalling. In Alabama she worked in retail at Home Depot in Crestwood and helped open the Trussville Home Depot store, working there for many years. She specialized in many departments including Hardware, Garden, Blinds, and many others. She was gifted in home decorating, painting, plumbing, and the list goes on. She called herself a “Jack of all trades and master of none”. Once her first grandchild Alex was born, she retired and became a caregiver to he and his sister Abby throughout all of their youngest years. Her God given talent and ministry was in teaching the Word of God to young children. She faithfully volunteered at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church and Christ Church PCA in children’s ministry leading small children’s Sunday School for 17 years. Martha is survived by her husband Michael Lawler, children Emily Holland and Andy Lawler, grandchildren Alex Holland and Abby Holland, sisters Betsy Currie, Becky Williamson, Sarah Punsky, Rachel Flowers, Jody DeRaps, and Mary Boucher. Martha was predeceased by her parents Eugene Everett Boucher 5/2/1927-6/26/2002 and Nancy Norton Boucher 7/20/1926-8/9/2005, her daughter Jessica Ann Lawler 8/2/1977, and her brother David Everett Boucher 4/6/1950-4/19/1990. Services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 with 1:00pm Visitation and Service to follow. There will be no viewing or graveside services. Visitation and Service are open to the public. Christ Church PCA 114 Watterson Parkway Trussville, AL 35173 Officiated by Pastor Michael Davis Thank you to Christ Church PCA in Trussville, North Valley Church in Margaret, our family, extended family, friends, neighbors from Windsong in Trussville, and coworkers from Forehand Construction, Home Depot, and Birmingham Heart clinic. You have shown us so much love and ministry through your prayers, support, meals, and service to our family. His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Martha never met a stranger. She was the life of the party, a friend to all, generous to a fault, and loving without judgement. We love you to the moon and back. Until we meet again…

Martha Lawler

February 17, 1954 - December 7, 2024