She was a 1975 graduate of Greenville High School in Ohio and received her Bachelor's Degree in nursing from LMU in Harrogate, TN in 1992. She was an avid Tennessee football fan, enjoyed crocheting blankets for her family and friends, going fishing, but her gift was her ability to grow a beautiful garden.
Preceding her in death are her parents: O.C. Elam and Virginia Stokes Elam; grandparents: Clyde and Bessie Stokes and George and Lucy Elam; aunt: Marie Horton; uncle: Jack Stokes and brother: Tab Elam.
Martina leaves her husband of 29 years: Michael Beach; daughters: Rachel Stoner, Sarah Stoner (Justin Davis) and Deanna (Michael) Cox, all of TN. Grandchildren: Chrysta Long, Kailynn Mullins, Kara Mullins, Dylan Fowler, Dawson Fowler, Chloe Mahan, Isabella Mahan and Kenny Davis, all of TN. Great grandchildren: Caden Long, Aurora Manis and Gabriel Long. Sisters: Sharon Elam and Karen Elam Murphy, both of Ohio; brothers: Roger Elam and Randy (Trish) Elam, all of Ohio. Nieces and nephews: Donna Barnes, Jessica Murphy, Samantha Elam and Trent Elam, all of Ohio. Special cousin: Bridgett Copeland of Indian.
A private family service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Tennessee.
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