Longtime Nashville Resident Martha Jack Templeton Dies at 94

Templeton was a longtime member of the Baptist church and loved playing basketball in high school.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:18pm

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph of a church interior with pews and stained glass windows, capturing a sense of reverence and community.The passing of Martha Jack Templeton, a longtime member of the Baptist church in Nashville, marks the end of an era for the close-knit religious community she was a part of.Today in Nashville

Martha Jack Templeton, a lifelong resident of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 94 after a short illness. Templeton is survived by her two children, Leslie and Beth, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Curt Templeton, Jr., and her son Kevin Templeton.

Why it matters

Templeton's life story reflects the history and values of Nashville's close-knit religious and community-oriented culture. As a long-time member of the Baptist church and active participant in her local community, her passing marks the end of an era for many in the area.

The details

Martha Jack Templeton was born on April 12, 1931, in Clifton, Tennessee. She was a longtime member of the Baptist church and loved playing basketball at Frank Hughes High School. Templeton also worked at Harveys Department Store and volunteered with children at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home in Nashville on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with burial to follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

  • Templeton was born on April 12, 1931.
  • She passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Martha Jack Templeton

A lifelong resident of Nashville, Tennessee who passed away at the age of 94 after a short illness. She was a longtime member of the Baptist church, loved playing basketball in high school, and was active in her local community.

Curt Templeton, Jr.

Martha Jack Templeton's husband of 66 years, who passed away before her.

Kevin Templeton

Martha Jack Templeton's son, who passed away before her.

Leslie Templeton

One of Martha Jack Templeton's two surviving children.

Beth Armstrong

One of Martha Jack Templeton's two surviving children.

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What they’re saying

“Bobby Strickland, a longtime friend, will be conducting the service.”

— Bobby Strickland, Longtime friend

The takeaway

Martha Jack Templeton's life and legacy reflect the enduring values of Nashville's close-knit religious and community-oriented culture, as she was a lifelong member of the Baptist church, active in her local community, and beloved by her family and friends.