Martha Lumpkin Compton
1827–1917 (age 90)
Biography
Martha Lumpkin Compton drew on a heritage of public service to contribute to Atlanta's cultural and charitable endeavors. She upheld traditions of hospitality and civic responsibility, encouraging neighbors to support schools and charitable institutions throughout the city.
Her nurturing spirit extended to numerous social clubs and relief efforts, always with a calm determination to promote harmony. She lies in Oakland Cemetery, remembered for her steadfast devotion to community.