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Obituary For Shirley "Tootsie" Martin
Shirley Martin, aka Tootsie, gained her wings on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Hospice of Rockingham County. The daughter of the late Rufus Repass Cobbs, and the late Rosa Mae Grant Cobbs, she was born on February 12, 1956, in Henry County, VA.
Shirley attended Laurel Park High School. She was employed at Atlas Molded Products in Ridgeway, VA.
On February 17, 2001, Shirley married Johnny Lee Martin.
Shirley had a very expensive taste, which showed through her love of shopping for comforters (bedspreads) with matching curtains. She loved handbags and sunglasses. Her biggest passion was interior decorating. She loved the holidays because it was a time to connect with family over a great home cooked meal that she provided in her home. On any of the days of the week, rain or shine, hot or cold, you could find Shirley outside washing and waxing her car. You never found her riding dirty.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Hairston; and six brothers, Rudy Cobbs, Chester Cobbs, Howard Cobbs, Lee (Poncho) Edward Cobbs, James "Bubba" Cobbs, and Lewis Cobbs. Her brother-n-law, Lester Martin, Jr., also preceded her in death.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Johnny Martin; two sons, Edward Junior Gravely of Martinsville, VA, and Bishop Jeffrey Lamont Gravely (Toni) of Eden, NC; two stepsons, Kevin Demond Martin (Sandra) and Johnny Lee Martin, Jr. (Yogi), of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Yolanda Reynolds, Minnie Reynolds, and Saddie Ann Cobbs all of Axton, VA; one brother, Sammy Cobbs (Angie) of Reidsville, NC, five sisters-in-law, Elsie Ann Waller, Violina Martin, Mary Frances Penn (Edward), Cora Martin (Roy), and Gaynell Smith (Julius), all of Martinsville, VA; and two brothers-in-law, Isaiah Martin of Martinsville, VA, and Percy Willie Martin, of Portsmouth, VA; grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Shirley will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Jeffrey Gravely, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Cobbs Family Cemetery, 1140 Jones Ridge Rd., Axton, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends during this time. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Angela A Carter sent Eternal Peace Basket for Shirley "Tootsie" Martin - December 02, 2024
Shirley was a great employee and will be missed. Prayers lifted up to the family during this great loss. Atlas Molded Products, Ridgeway VA
My condolences to the family at a time like this. May God bless you all in the loss of your love one. Valerie Little KellamππΌ
May GOD keep you and smile upon you during this time and forever more. Hairston Family sends π
To Shirley Family's my Mom best friend who would have ever thought she would be gone from us this fast she was such a sweet friend and she will be deeply missed a classic Lady with those expenses taste that she had and high class Lady you will be miss ππ₯²πΉπ
Even though your world is so dark right now, you will be able to see some light in the memories you shared. Our prayers and condolences to the family during this time..... Anthony Grant and family
Elder Gravely, my prayers And thoughts are with you and your family, love Kathy Siler
Elder Gravely, my prayers And thoughts are with you and your family,love you.
You are in my prayers!!So sorry for the family's loss!!! With deepest sympathy Fannie Smith and family
With Deepest Condolences to the family. I worked with Shirley. Shirley was a sweetheart and good friend. Praying for her entire family. She will be missed dearly. Sharon Wade
The short time I knew Shirley, I knew she was a great person. Gone but not forgotten. With all my love Rachel
RIH MY FRIEND LOVE YOU ALWAYS BEVERLY JAMISON
Sorry for your loss I used to work with shirley and she was a sweet lady and a good friend will miss her.
Beverly Jamison
So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy Love Fannie Smith and family
Am sorry for your loss....praying for the entire family. Shirley was a very good friend of mine, we work together for years at National Textile/Hanesbrand. Very sweet soul, Rest in Jesus.
My condolences to the Martin and Gravely families. Shirley was a great friend I'm saden to hear of her homegoing. Shirley will be missed so much. I'm praying God's grace and love for you all. God bless and comfort you.
Fibbie Hairston & family
To our family, we send sincere sympathy and condolences at your time of loss. We will be keeping you in our prayers love y'all always chose and Kim SMITH -STULTZ & FAMILY
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