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Charity E. Martin

07/09/1930 - 04/19/2022

Obituary For Charity E. Martin

Charity E. Martin, 91, of Wagon Trail Road, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Stanleytown Health & Rehab Center. Born July 9, 1930, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Wythe Edwards and Fannie Redd Edwards who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Price Cornelius Martin; two sons, Bobby Martin, and Dennis R. Martin; five brothers, Dillard Edwards, Larkin Edwards, Robert Edwards, Moir Edwards, and Arthur Edwards; and one sister, Sarah Penn.

Charity was a faithful member of Bible Way Greater Assurance Ministries.

Those left to cherish her memory include: four sons, Larry Martin and his wife Pam of Richmond, VA, Bishop Randy Martin and his wife Daisy of Martinsville, VA, Terry Martin of Stuart, VA, and Derrick Martin of Ridgeway, VA; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edith Pitzer of Martinsville, VA, Barbara Dalton and Irish Patterson both of Ridgeway, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Bible Way Greater Assurance Ministries, 1310 S. Memorial Blvd., Martinsville, VA. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Bible Way Greater Assurance Ministries with Bishop Randy Martin, Eulogist. Burial will follow at the Spencer Family Cemetery, 753 Wagon Trail Road, Ridgeway, VA. Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 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. All other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 753 Wagon Trail Rd., Ridgeway, VA.

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

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.


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Our condolences to the Family!

Diane & Family

I have such wonderful memories of you Ms. Charity! As a teen, I came to know you as family, one of my relatives. When my Dad would bring me to your house for a visit, you were always so kind and hospitable. I loved your laugh. Rest in peace dear cousin.

Charity, I loved you so much, i cant believe your gone. I did get to talk to you in the hospital, You are my one and only singing buddy from Christian View Missionary Baptist Church.

Love you Always,

Dianna M. Lipscomb Lynchburg, VA

We're sending our sincere condolences to the entire Martin family. Our prayers are with you all now and always. Louis and Deborah Taylor

Praying for the family. Ms. CHARITY will truly be missed. Marie B. and Willie Hairston.

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Martin Family. Charity was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever had the privilege to know. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and Love sent to all. Becki Littles & The Minter Family

such a sweet kind and loving lady. horsepasture will not be the same with her passing. johnny minter

Ms. Charity was blessed with long life. She shared her blessings through the love and care she gave to so many along the way. Now she leaves behind such beautiful memories to comfort those who were a part of her life's journey. May we look forward to the hope of continuing that journey with her when God's promises are fulfilled. Condolences to all Ms. Charity's loved ones. Acts 24:15; Psalms 37:11,29 (Annie)

To the family, you have our deepest sympathy. To know that Ms. CHARITY Is no longer suffering give you a sense of peace that surpasses all understanding. Willie and Marie B. Hairston.

May God's abundant love and comfort surround the family during your loss and grief.

Karen Spencer/Stuart, Va.

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Charity. May God give the entire family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Prayers for the family. Sidney & Sandra Gentry

Cerise and I will miss the visits and stories when we are in town. Until we see each other again we love you Aunt Charity !

Aunt Charity you were always the life of any gatherings. Fun and full of stories that entertained us. Rest now. Go be with the rest of the family. Love, James R

Sympathy to the family.

I REMEMBER GROWING UP THROUGH THE YEARS, CHARITY ALWAYS TREATED ME LIKE A SON. SHE WERE A GREAT LADY WHO TREATED EVERYBODY WITH LOVE. TO RANDY,TERRY AND LARRY, YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY. LAWRENCE KOGER

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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