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Obituary For Reverend Sadie Martin
Mrs. Sadie Martin, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023 12 pm Union Memorial United Methodist Church 1012 East Gate Blvd. Greensboro, NC.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O' Blvd. Greensboro, NC.
After an abrupt illness, on July 28, 2023, Rev. Sadie G. Martin transitioned to the heavenly realm.
Reverend Martin was born on October 20, 1938 in Charlotte, NC, as the 6th of 7 children of the late John and Sadie White Givens. She attended public schools in the Mecklenburg County School System, completing her high school career as the valedictorian at Pineville/Sterling High School, Pineville, NC in 1956. She attended Kate Bidding Reynolds School of Nursing, Winston-Salem, NC and received both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Adult Education from NC A&T State University.
In 1958, through God’s providence, she met Jerry E. Martin, Sr, proceeded with courtship and married in 1961. From this marriage 2 sons were born: Jerry E. Martin, II and Jonathan E. Martin.
Reverend Martin’s first career was in nursing and spanned 40 years. This service to others included her role as a registered nurse at Kate Bidding Reynolds Hospital, Winston Salem, NC, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC, and the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, Durham, NC. Moreover, she served as a critical care nurse preceptor; a member of the VA Medical Center Surgical ICU team; and established the Advance Cardiac Life Support training for physicians and nurses at the VA Medical Center and Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.
Reverend Martin formed her relationship with Jesus Christ early in life with her parents as her Christian role models. This early Christian growth included her faithful membership with Little Hope AME Zion Church, Charlotte NC (now Walls Memorial AME Zion Church). Her involvement with the church community during her formative years served as the foundation for her interest in the ministry. In the early 1960’s, Reverend Martin united with Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Greensboro, NC. She served faithfully as a communion steward, a certified Lay speaker, a speaker instructor for the Greensboro District Lay speaking training courses and a member of United Methodist Women. In 2004, Reverend Martin accepted the call for ministry with completing certification for Licensed Ministry of the Western NC Conference of The United Methodist Church. Upon becoming a licensed minister, she served as head pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Kernersville, NC and associate pastor at Wadsworth Congregational Church, Whitsett, NC.
Reverend Martin was preceded in death by her husband Jerry E. Martin, Sr in 2022.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Jerry E. Martin II, Conyers, GA and Jonathan E. Martin (Liena), Greensboro, NC; her sisters Reverend Elnora Alexander of Elberton, GA and Mary Conner of Charlotte, NC; her brother Eli Givens of Charlotte, NC; her in-laws John Martin of Burgaw, NC, Claudette Kelly of Durham, NC and Barbara Martin of Kernersville, NC; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other family and friends
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Mussie Asmerom sent Ocean Devotion for Reverend Sadie Martin - August 03, 2023
But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 - Mussie Asmerom family
Loritta M Norman planted 10 trees in memory of Reverend Sadie Martin . - August 03, 2023
I am very broken-hearted to hear of the passing of Reverend Martin. She was a true woman of God. She was full of love for everyone she met. I will always remember her for her kindness towards me and everyone else. Her words,"thank you for your kindness", will always be in my heart. Reverend Martin was like a precious jewel. I miss her now, and will miss her until we meet again. My comforting thought is that I know she lived her life for her transition, and she looked forward to that day. I will always love and respect her. Reverend Martin, take your rest now. Love always...Marilyn Israel-Hicks
I'm very broken-hearted to hear of the passing of Reverend Martin. She was a true woman of God. She was full of love for everyone she met. I will always remember her for her kindness towards me and everyone. Her words, "thank you for your kindness" will always be in my heart. Reverend Martin was like a precious jewel. I miss her now and will miss her until we meet again. My comforting thought is that I know she lived her life for her transition, and she looked forward to that day. I'll always love and respect her...Reverend Martin, take your rest now.
It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences to the family of Reverend Sadie Martin. She was truly an angel put here on this earth. Her wisdom,knowledge and motherly love was the sunlight that brightened our days. Rev, Martin cooked to feed the body and quoted scripture to calm the weary souls. We were blessed to have known this beautiful woman of God. May God bless your family. Marilyn, Johnsie, Nellie, Alvin, Samantha, Jazmyne and her adopted Grand kids. (The Dick family
We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Rev. Sadie Givens Martin. She was a true woman of God. She loved the Lord, her family and other people. Her love for the Lord was exemplified by the service and help she gave to others. Rev. Martin was an inspiration to us. She meant so much to us and we will miss her dearly. May God bless, comfort and strengthen the Martin Family during this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jean L. Bryant & Family Joyce L. Breeze & Family & The Lindsay Family
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