Martha Jo (Spencer) Hollan, 77, of Canoe, Ky, formerly of Union, Ky passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 at The Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, with her loving daughter, Natalie by her side.
Martha Jo’s life was spent taking care of others. Many times over the years, she said all she ever wanted to do in life was to be a good mommy. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, who far exceeded her goal of being a good mommy. She took her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin very seriously with deep passion and love.
Martha Jo embraced being a grandmother, her five granddaughers were her world. She unintentionally taught the oldest, Jessica, how to cuss and intentionally the youngest, Morgan, how to cheat at checkers. Her happiest years were those helping her daughters raise their daughters. Neither could have done so without Martha Jo’s love and dedication to her family.
Martha Jo is survived by her husband of 56 years, Granville Lynn Hollan of Canoe,Ky. She also leaves behind her daughters; Stephanie Lynn Hollan of Union, Ky & Natalie Grace Hollan of Canoe, Ky. Grandaughers; Jessica Hollan, Taylor (Paul) Lampone, Sarah Hollan, Haley Courtney and Morgan Courtney. Martha Jo was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren; Hannah, Julianne, Carter, Noah, Elijah, Gabriel, Violet (Bird), Jeremiah, and Damian. She also leaves behind her brother Eugene (Shawn) Spencer of Sisters, Oregon and many nieces and nephews she loved so much.
She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, Chester and Gracie Spencer. Sisters; Irene Pope, Christine Caldwell, Rosa Mae Hall, Lucy Hall, Imogene Gross, Mary Elizabeth Spencer and Anna Grace McIntosh. Brothers; Chester Jr, CJ, Roy, Lee, Dexter and Johnny Spencer.
Martha Jo will be remembered for her lifelong love & dedication towards her family and her sense of humor. She will also be lovingly remembered as someone who spoke her mind and told you exactly what she thought.
A Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
