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Obituary For Mother Myrtle N. Martin
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, our beloved Mother, grandmother and friend, Mother Myrtle Napper Martin, 84, of Cardinal Lane, Martinsville, peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She was born in Martinsville, VA on July 2, 1941, to the late Steve Napper and Lillie Deshazo Napper.
In addition to her parents, Mother Myrtle Martin was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Zan Martin; great-granddaughter, Nevaeh A. Tarpley and sister, Iris Hairston.
Mother Myrtle Martin's life was marked by kindness, generosity and dedication to her beloved family and church community. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Holy Church where she served on the Mother's Board. Mother Myrtle Martin retired from E.I. Dupont after many years of dedicated service.
Mother Myrtle Martin leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and resilience through her son, Jeffrey Hall of Chesterfield, VA; granddaughter, Enchanta Vaughn of Chesterfield, VA; two great-grandchildren, Abigail D. Tarpley and Gabrielle N. Tarpley both of Chesterfield, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA. The burial will follow at a later date due to the inclemet weather. Pastor LaVarra Hagwood will be the Eulogist. Please be advised that the service is for immediate family and church members only per request of the family.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will begin receiving friends at the residence on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Live streaming of the graveside service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Aunt Myrtle's warmth and kindness touched so many lives. She was truly a woman of God and always had a kind word for you. She will be missed. Her legacy lives on in her family. We will be praying for the Family.
Iris M. Jackson & Family
I absolutely love this precious woman of God. Aunt Myrtle was kind, generous and always uplifting to me and all that she touched. Auntie will be missed. Never forgotten and often thought of in a loving way. To family you are in our prayers and thoughts daily.
We are Sorry for your Loss. May God's Peace Strengthen, Surround and Comfort you in Your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer.
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To Dehan and granddaughters our hearts are broken in the passing of Myrt. We just talked Wednesday she was always at every service I preached in Martinsville. Always smiling and encouraging me. She will be missed.A woman that lived a life of true holiness. Praying for you all during this time of sorrow. Rest sweet cousin. Till we meet again.
In Loving Memory of Mother Myrtle Martin, Though you're gone, your love remains, in tender winds and gentle rains. In every smile, in every tear you've always near. Though we grieve, we won't despair, your love surrounds us every where. Rest in peace, your soul flies free. In our hearts you'll always be. Love and Prayers to the Family. Elder Gravely Mount Zion Untied Holy Church
My condelences to the family of our beloved Mother Myrtle she will be greatly missed. Love watching her praise the Lord. Ella Walton
Wow... this really hurts. Myrt was my oldest first cousin on my dad's side( Lovelton deShazo). I love you Myrt and I'll miss our talks. Rest in heaven.
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I will miss you Mrytle. Such a sweet lady . Beautiful spirit. Always kind and pleasant. U were always a phone call away. U have always been a giver to many Rest on dear friend. Take your rest. Ill see you again. You were a praying 🙏 woman. Love and sympathy. Karen and Kelsey
Our love and deepest sympathy from your Westend neighbors.
Our deepest sympathy to Myrtle's family.She has always been a sweet person all of her life and she will be missed. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
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