CAMBRIDGE - Martha Collier Cousins, 74, of the Neck District, Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at her home. She was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Ellicott City, Md., and was the daughter of the late William I. and Francis D. Collier. She was a graduate of the Hannah More Academy for girls in Reisterstown, Md. After high school she attended The Peabody Conservatory Institute. Following college she married the late Lemmert M. Cousins of Towson, Maryland, her husband of 52 years. She is survived by son, Lemmert M. Cousins II and wife Megan; daughter, Camby Cousins and husband Joseph; and daughter Kimberly Cousins and husband Jack; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce D. Collier. Mrs. Cousins worked for the United States Federal Government where she accepted a position in the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of the Director and retired in 1996. Mrs. Cousins was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Patmos Lodge, Ellicott City. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she was past Regent of the Charles Carroll of Carrollton Chapter as well as past State Regent. Mrs. Cousins also belonged to various other organizations. She and her husband were members of Spedden United Methodist Church. A funeral service was noon, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge, with Rev. George W. Wheatley, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, where she was laid to rest with her husband. Family received friends from 11 a.m. to noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Coastal Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, MD 21802; or the Neck District Vol. Fire Co., 945 Cooks Point Road, Cambridge, MD 21613.