Tanya Stockton, 54, of A.L. Philpott Hwy., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord, NC. She was born in Eden, NC on April 23, 1967, the daughter of Curtis L. Martin and Mary M. Martin.

Tanya was preceded in death by her Paternal grandparents, Thomas and Mary Martin; her Maternal grandparents, Hilton and Lottie Martin; nephew, Dominique Waller.

Tanya was a 1986 graduate of Laurel Park High School. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Holiness Church, Axton, VA. Tanya worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Danville, VA before become disabled.

Tanya leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Curtis L. Martin, and Mary M. Martin of Axton, VA; one sister, Wanda Waller of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Keith Martin and Andre Carter both of Martinsville, VA; God daughter, Tamara Hairston of Martinsville, VA; special friend, Deborah Hairston of Collinsville, VA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 12 noon at the Watkins- Martin family cemetery, Axton, VA, with Elder Marvin Slade, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home's Facebook page, then click on the service.

Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Stockton family.