On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Dorothy M. Martin Redd, 82, of Old Chatham Rd., Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at UNC Rockingham Healthcare, Eden, NC. Born in “Chestnut Knob” Ridgeway, VA April 12, 1941, the daughter of John Henry Martin, and Dorothy Penn Martin Cheatham who preceded her in death.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Missionary, Sunday School, the Senior Choir, United Choir, Church Clerk, and the Usher Board. Dorothy retired from Centel/Sprint Telephone Co. as an Administrative Specialist after 30 plus years of service. She was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School class of 1959.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Harrison Redd, Jr. of the home; one son, Derrick O. Redd of Martinsville, VA; two daughters, Radonna R. Witcher (Ricky) of Eden, NC, and Rolanda R. Stockton (Michael) of Martinsville, VA; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four sisters, A. Beatrice Nappier of Ridgeway, VA, Mary Lou Martin of Clinton Township, MI, Peggy Jones (Curtis) of Philadelphia, PA, and Cassie Martin of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Harrison Martin (Kizzie) of Harper Woods, MI, and Dennis Martin (Deidra) of Chantilly, VA; two sisters-in-law, Leadell R. Watkins of Axton, VA, and Dorothy R. Scales of Stoneville, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2700 Soapstone Rd., Ridgeway, VA with Dr. William C. Randolph, Eulogist. Burial will follow at the Redd Family Cemetery, Old Chatham Rd., Martinsville. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends on Friday at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville. The family ask that you observe all COVID 19 guidelines.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable service provided by Hairston Funeral Home.