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Obituary For Emma Louise Martin
Emma L. Martin, age 90, of Carver Road, Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on May 7, 2026, at her residence. Born on December 31, 1935, in Ridgeway, Virginia, Emma was the beloved daughter of the late Sam Henry Martin, Jr. and Esther Harris Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas (Mary) Martin and Henry Clay Martin.
A kind and loving woman of deep faith, Emma was a dedicated member of High Street Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as part of the choir. Emma was a proud graduate of Elkhorn High School in Bluefield, West Virginia. She went on to have a career with DuPont, from which she retired after many years of dedicated service.
Emma was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, family matriarch, and friend to many. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra Luvene Martin of Martinsville, Virginia, and her beloved granddaughter, Tasha Martin Johnson, grandson-in-love Randy Johnson of Washington, D.C; and host of other family members and friends.
She will be remembered for her gentle loving spirit, unwavering love for her family, and her faith. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy will always live on in the hearts of those she touched.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, Virginia. The interment will be private.
The family will receive friends at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Derrick and I send our sincere condolences to you all. We are blessed and thankful to have experienced the beauty, love and kindness of Cousin Emma. RIP ππ½ποΈπ©·
My Condolences to the family and friends, Sis Emma was soft spoken in and a loving person inside and out. I will truly miss her on Sundays, when she would come to church and when she saw me she would always give me a big hug. Sis. Sandra I really wish I could be there, I have appointment on that day, and at that time. You are in my prayers. God Bless ππππ
I met Ms. Emma in recent years, but it felt like I had known her a lifetime. She had already found a place in the hearts of all of Tasha's friends long before many of us even met her personally. It was always clear how deeply she was loved, cared for, celebrated, and appreciated, and she deserved every bit of it. Rest well, Ms. Emma. She will be missed by us all. -Misty
Emma always had a smile on her face when I would visit Tasha. She will be missed.
McSwain family
Luvene we extend our love and sympathy to our family. Emma was one of the sweetest person that we have ever known. We thank God for such a beautiful life. Luvene just remember you are a special daughter and your care and love of your mother will never be forgotten. Love you! Peter "Pap" and Willie Mae Harris
Hey Sandra I was so saddened to see the passing of ur Sweet Mama! May the Good Lord elicit strength & courage to maintain during this Tuff time! U hang in there Girley! GOD BLESS!
Deepest condolences on the passing of Ms. Emma: her brother, Mr. Thomas Martin was our neighbor who she resembled so much that I jokingly called them twins . I only met Ms. Emma in recent years when I moved back home to Martinsville and while working the voting poll precinct. When she came in , I figured immediately upon seeing her that she had to be related to Mr. Thomas without even knowing her name.π She was always such a gracious and pleasant person. May God rest her soul and comfort/strengthen the family with the peace that passes all understanding.ππ½π€ποΈβ¨ Sonji P. and Rudy R.
My heart goes out to you all Sandra and Tasha especially. She was one of the absolute sweetest ladies you could Ever meet. πΉSo loving.. had the most beautiful smile. She just seemed to have a heart of gold. I remember her greeting me with a kiss at Church all the time, and was so loving towards everyone! So glad I could call her cousin. I have no doubt the Lord welcomed her with open arms.π«Άπ½ππ½π
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