Amy L. Martin

When Amy Martin walked into the room, those in her company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Amy was and how she impacted those around her. The first thing one notices is Amy's eyes. Big beautiful blue eyes that see who you really are. Amy was a clever person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. At first, Amy might appear to be shy to some people but once she opened up Amy wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives, and celebrate their discoveries. Amy was curious about many things and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve her well throughout her life. She was the daughter of Stan and Rachelle Berla. Amy was raised in Charleston, South Carolina and South Florida. While some who knew Amy might describe her as an idealist, her friends and family understood well that Amy was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to her. Amy was raised with her brother Michael. She cherished her family and was very accepting and supportive of all of our characters we called family. She was creative and entertained her family with her verbal and written skills. Her joy, charm, and wit made her a central person in her family in terms of keeping her family together in both the good times and the difficult times. Amy's smile could melt a heart of stone. These traits served Amy well in her adult life and, along with her sense of humor, caring personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew her. Amy's skill at “building bridges” played an important role in her ability to make her new family happy. She was quite sensitive towards Tom's needs, showing her constant concern and fondness even during the most difficult of times. Amy was tenderhearted and sensitive, qualities that served her well in helping to nurture her family. Amy loved working in the theatre with Tom for a number of years and especially loved performing on stage. In addition, Amy’s love and compassion for animals was a very important part of her life. Amy is survived by her husband Tom, her parents Stan and Rachelle, her brother Michael and many family and friends. Services were held at Forest Lawn South Funeral Home on Sunday February 7, 2010 at 12:00pm. There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Amy. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She was a sincere, selfless, kind, and down to earth person, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Amy Martin for inspiration, leadership, wisdom, and even courage. Amy was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with her loved ones.