Our dear mother, Martha Fotheringham Knotts returned to her loving Heavenly Father on the morning of June 15, 2025 at the age of 96 surrounded by her family that loved her so much!

Martha was born November 25, 1928 in Minersville, Utah to Joseph Glen Fotheringham and Oralie E Thompson.  She spent her childhood in Minersville.  Martha was very active and friendly and had a wonderful time growing up there.  Her family moved to Springville, Utah when she was a Jr in High School and graduated from Springville High. It was in Springville that she met and fell in love with Lawrence Dean Knotts, the love of her life.  They were married March 25, 1950 in Las Vegas and became eternal companions January 18 1961 in the Manti Temple.  They built there home in Spanish Fork where they were blessed with 5 children.  Lana (Larry) Evans, Jerald Steven, Ronnie (Annie), Joseph (Nan) and Calvin (Cindy).

Martha was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in many positions.  She loved serving the Lord and loved any & all people she came in contact with.  She had a strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ and her faith in Him helped her through many challenges. She loved her family so much and loved to gather them around her as much as possible.  She was a great example of loving unconditionally, serving your neighbors and being kind to all!

Martha was a hard worker.  She had a great time working at Dukes Lanes in Spanish Fork as she loved to bowl. She worked there for 8 years and then went to work for Nebo School District in the School Lunch program that she really loved and made lots of friends. She loved serving and working with the darling little children.

Martha is survived by 3 of her children, 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence, sons Jerald and Ronnie, 2 grandsons and many other loved ones.

Martha has lived at the Ashford of Springville assisted living for the past 9 years and has many friends that she has cherished and loved there.  The family would like to extend a sincere thanks for all the residents there that Mother loved and the wonderful staff that took such great care of her and actually became part of our family.  We would also like to thank Canyon Care and Hospice for their love, care and concern for Martha!  We will truly miss all of you THANK YOU!!!

We are going to miss Mom so very much but are grateful for our belief that we will see her again and that she is with her sweetheart!

Services will be held at Walker’s Mortuary 187 South Main in Spanish Fork, Utah Wednesday June 25th.  A viewing will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 and the funeral at 11:00.

The services for Martha Knotts will be streamed live. Please return to her memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 and click on the link below.

Martha Knotts Livestream Broadcast