Joanne Martin was born on December 18, 1961 to Gerlean Beachem and Charlie Hawkins, Jr. She attended the local schools of Saint Lucie County graduating from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1979. While in high school, she participated in the band program and received awards for playing the clarinet. After high school, she obtained a degree in nursing from Indian River State College. For over 25 years, she worked as a Floor Care Tech at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking large meals, taking care of family and loved ones, singing, praising the Lord, reading the bible, and playing the clarinet. She was also a member of various church organizations that assisted with giving back to the community and uplifted/inspired the many souls she encountered throughout her everyday life.

On November 17, 2021 the book of life was closed for Joanne Martin and she received her eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Hills; stepfather, Alfonso Hills.

Joanne Martin is survived by her husband, Wallace Martin of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Marquette Campbell, Devera Martin, and Alichia Martin of Fort Pierce, FL; father, Charlie Hawkins; mother, Gerlean Beachem; brothers, Bobby “Hawkins” Williams(deceased), Walter “Pete” Freeman, Anthony Hills(deceased), Jerome Hills, Sr., and Jose “Peto” Santana of Fort Pierce, FL; sisters, Francene “Hawkins” Johnson of Clewiston, FL and Queeny Sanatana of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-law, Diane Freeman; her grandchildren, Keymora Campbell, Chakanno Melton, Kaniya Melton, and Jerod Icon, Jr.; total of 20 nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and sorrowing friends who will miss her dearly.

Public visitation for Joanne Martin will take place on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 2:30pm. Burial will immediately follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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