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Obituary For Mary N. Martin
Mary Noel Martin age 75 of 64 Linda Drive Martinsville, VA departed this life on August 22, 2020. She was born on April 6th 1945 to the late Willie A. Noel and the late Sally K. Moyer Noel. She was also preceded in death by her only brother Andrew "Shorty" F. Noel on July 21, 2020.
Mary became a baptized member of New Light Baptist Church located in Ridgeway, VA in 1970. While at New Light she was a member of the Senior Choir, Culinary Committee and a Youth Sunday School Teacher as well as the Youth Choir Director. In 1997 Mary moved her membership to Rising Star Baptist Church in Eden, NC where she became a member of the Senior Choir and Adult Sunday School. She was also a dedicated member of the Culinary Committee for several years.
She was a 1964 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. She loved her family and had a special love for her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She also had pleasure in cooking for her family.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Martin of the home; three daughters, Wilhelmina H. Hairston (Grant) of Martinsville, VA; La-Tonia M. Martin of the home; Delfonte' M. Duncan (Nathaniel) of Kernersville, NC and a son: Jaran A. Martin (Katrinea) of Rocky Mount, VA; six grandchildren: Jacole and Jamina Hairston of Martinsville, VA; Jaemaya Fulton of Kernersville, NC; Jayron Smith, Jace and Jaylen Martin of Rocky Mount, VA; one uncle, Gerald Noel of Rocky Mount, VA; two sisters in-law Helen M. Noel and Emma L. Martin. Her nieces also held a special place in her heart including other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at The C.R.V. Hairston Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Johnnie Taylor, Rising Star Baptist Church, Eden, N.C. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 25,2020, at Hairston Funeral Home from 1 until 5 p.m. and all other times, at the home,64 Linda Dr., Martinsville, VA. Interment will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens.
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Add A CondolenceTo the Family, you are all my family as well. There is not one unkind word or thought when I remember Mary. She was private, quiet and took care of her husband and children. May you all be blessed and share beautiful memories. With Love and Kind Memories from Nita Harris Sharma and Family
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To the Martin family, we are so sorry for your loss. With Sympathy and heartfelt prayer, we pray that God's loving presence will bring you Comfort. The Life Society...Hazel Spencer, President.
My condolences to the family,Mr Gerald Noel and the entire family Betty Burwell
Thomas,Emma,children and the entire Martin family, you have our deepest sympathy. We're sorry we can't be with you at this time but know that joy will come in the morning. We love you very much. Peter "Pap" and Willie Mae Harris
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.--Gladys M. King
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