Martha Lunday passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Martha was born December 30, 1940, in Moore County to John and Mary (Poe) McKinnon. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings (William, Pansy, Linda, Debra). Martha devoted many years working with children in daycare and enjoyed working at First Bank in her later years.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dayton Lunday, children Woody (Sam-D) Lunday, Steve (Bonnie) Lunday, Melonie (Brad) Pusser. Martha is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Cody, Cameron, Dylan, Meagan, and Thomas (Bailee). She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Martha was happiest when hosting people, spending time in the yard, and “porch sitting”.
A Funeral Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Southern Pines. The family will receive friends from 2–3 p.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Bethesda Cemetery. Please dress casually, with lively colors to celebrate Martha.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
