Obituary for Mary Louise MARTIN
Mary Martin, 93 years of age, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at home surrounded by family.
Mary was born April 22, 1927, in Palmetto, Georgia, to the late Annie Mae Cook. She was the youngest of Annie Mae’s three children; her sister, Catherine Cook (Zellus) preceded her in death. Mary was raised and educated by her grandmother, Victoria, lovingly known as Mozell in Palmetto.
Mary married the late Loney C. Martin in 1944 and eight children were born from this union. Mary professed her life to Christ at an early age. The family moved from Georgia to Dayton, Ohio, shortly after starting their family. They joined Joy Grove Church with Pastor Robert King. She loved taking her children to church and cherished praising the Lord. Serving the Lord through her acts of kindness towards others and enjoying helping others.
Mary loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, and friend, always thinking of others first. You could catch her gliding through the house singing “put a little love in your heart” and pointing her pointer finger in your direction when you made eye contact during the ballad.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Lucille Martin and Tina Martin-Brown; and one son, Ronnie Martin. Mary leaves to cherish her loving memory and uphold her values Virginia Trayvick, Lonnie Martin Jr., Charles Martin, Wanda (Don) Carter, Derrick Metcalf, James Martin, Quinton (Michelle)Turner, Kimberly (Charles) Jamison-Pruitt, Brian Trayvick, Charles Michael Martin, Don Carter, Mccoy Jamison, David (Maria) Martin, Shawn Carter, Nina (Arthur) Moore, Ebone Michelle Martin, Latreace (Ralph) Davis, Garica (Anthony) Cremeans, Ebony Reese, Crystal Glenn, Steven Glenn, Ashley Jamison, Jackia (Brian) Freeman, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio 45416, with Pastor Steve Saucer officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
Mary was born April 22, 1927, in Palmetto, Georgia, to the late Annie Mae Cook. She was the youngest of Annie Mae’s three children; her sister, Catherine Cook (Zellus) preceded her in death. Mary was raised and educated by her grandmother, Victoria, lovingly known as Mozell in Palmetto.
Mary married the late Loney C. Martin in 1944 and eight children were born from this union. Mary professed her life to Christ at an early age. The family moved from Georgia to Dayton, Ohio, shortly after starting their family. They joined Joy Grove Church with Pastor Robert King. She loved taking her children to church and cherished praising the Lord. Serving the Lord through her acts of kindness towards others and enjoying helping others.
Mary loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, and friend, always thinking of others first. You could catch her gliding through the house singing “put a little love in your heart” and pointing her pointer finger in your direction when you made eye contact during the ballad.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Lucille Martin and Tina Martin-Brown; and one son, Ronnie Martin. Mary leaves to cherish her loving memory and uphold her values Virginia Trayvick, Lonnie Martin Jr., Charles Martin, Wanda (Don) Carter, Derrick Metcalf, James Martin, Quinton (Michelle)Turner, Kimberly (Charles) Jamison-Pruitt, Brian Trayvick, Charles Michael Martin, Don Carter, Mccoy Jamison, David (Maria) Martin, Shawn Carter, Nina (Arthur) Moore, Ebone Michelle Martin, Latreace (Ralph) Davis, Garica (Anthony) Cremeans, Ebony Reese, Crystal Glenn, Steven Glenn, Ashley Jamison, Jackia (Brian) Freeman, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio 45416, with Pastor Steve Saucer officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com