Martha Jo Gaunce Hines, 70, wife of 43 years to Glenn L. Hines, passed away October 15, 2020 at Baptist Heath Lexington.  Born March 31, 1950 in Frankfort, KY, Martha was the daughter of the late William Edward "Bill" Gaunce and Clara Bell Friedly Gaunce.

Along with her parents, Martha was preceded in death by a step daughter, Debbie Berryman, and her siblings, Thelma Beeler, Betty Ann Gaunce, Gene Gaunce, Larry Gaunce, and Earl Thomas Gaunce.

A 1968 graduate of Anderson County High School, Martha was a former bus monitor for the Franklin County Board of Education.  She loved her family and her dog Janaki, and enjoyed fishing and going to the beach.

Including her husband, Martha is survived by two step children, Mike Hines of Lexington and Mindy (husband Robert) Bonin of Virginia; step grandchildren, Robert Hines and Ashby Bonin; sisters, Nancy (Larry) Coleman and Connie Adams, both of Lawrenceburg; brothers, Jimmy (Ann) Gaunce of Versailles and Billy (Kay) Gaunce of Somerset.

Service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 ^th beginning at 1:00 PM at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Larry Coleman will officiate the service.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5 -8 PM Monday and 11 – 1 Tuesday.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Hines, Brad Gaunce, Michael Ray, Mike Beeler, Shawn Ray, and Steven Gaunce.

Memorials are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .

To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky all persons attending a visitation or funeral (public or private) will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.  Fifty (50%) occupancy of the funeral home/church will be in practice.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.