Martha Jane Carey, 75, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland ~ 13451 Briar St. Ste 200 Leawood, KS. 66209 or apdaparkinson.org

Martha was born December 23, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Mary Swearingen. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1966. Martha was a cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s Disease that she battled in the 1970’s. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and caring friend. Her faith in Jesus Christ was very deep. She was always very thankful to the family in her life that lead her to Christ all those years ago. Martha loved listening to music (Especially Elvis), horses, bowling, badminton, walking on trails, reading her bible, traveling and being with her family and friends. Later in life, as she developed Parkinson’s Disease, she was unable to do many of the things she once enjoyed. God gave her a tremendous amount of strength through her faith and she was a wonderful example of bravery and determination. We all have special comfort knowing she is in heaven. She has no more pain, no more side effects from meds, no more sick feeling from watching the news, she is now able to walk and I’m sure she is dancing

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Judy and Jeanie; first husband, Charles E. Smith in 2002; second husband, Larry Carey in 2019.

Martha is survived by two sons: Gary Smith (Tammy) of Buckner, MO. and Dennis Swearingen; two grandsons, Trenton Smith (Kylie) of Blue Springs, MO. and Aaron Smith of Buckner, MO; granddaughter, Courtney Swearingen; nephew Samson McKee.