Martha Ridings

Calvert

Martha Ann Ridings Calvert, 79, of Inman, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Otis Nelson Ridings and Sarah Penola McIntyre Ridings.

Martha was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated 28 years to Spartanburg County School District Two as an elementary educator before retiring in 2007. She had a lifelong passion for education and learning.

Martha earned an Associate of Arts degree from Spartanburg Methodist College in 1976, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of South Carolina in 1978. She continued her studies at Converse College, earning a Master of Education in 1982, and later received her Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Kensington University in 1994. In 1997, she earned an Educational Specialist degree from Converse College.

A faithful member of New Prospect Baptist Church, Martha loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a devoted Christian who found strength, peace, and joy in God's Word. She lived with the blessed assurance of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Martha enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time with her family, and loving her precious fur babies, Spencer, Bentley, and Bailey. Above all, she cherished her husband, Corvis, whom she lovingly described as “the sweetest man God ever made.”

She is survived by her loving husband, Corvis G. Calvert; daughter, Jennifer Calvert Lawter (David); son, Mark Calvert; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and brother, Eugene Ridings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Malcolm, Kenneth, and Conrad Ridings.

Martha leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, devotion, and dedication to education. Her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bryan Stepp. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Gossett, Christopher Turner, Augie Fiocco, Cody Reynolds, Jake Hamrick, and Colt Truesdale.