Josephine Paola Martin

Martin, Josephine PaolaJosephine Paola Martin died at her Baton Rouge residence on December 1, 2015 after a lengthy bout with dementia. She was born on December 23, 1925 in Gilbert, Louisiana. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge and original employee of Associated Grocers, Inc., she is survived by her daughter, Lana Martin Dixon and husband Jim of Charlotte, North Carolina and sons Timothy Martin and wife Cindy of Baton Rouge and Fr. Jerry Martin of Prairieville. She is also survived by her sister Camille Smith and her brother Vince Paola as well as her grandchildren, the joys of her life: Tara Dixon, Jonathan Dixon, Julie Martin Burtos, Lindsey Dixon, Ron Delvisco and Kristy Delvisco. Other family and close friends include her seven great- grandchildren as well as long time dance partner/buddy George Braswell and caretaker/adopted family member, Fannie McClain. Josie was preceded in death by her husband, L. Z. Martin, Jr., her parents, Tony and Jennie Paola and her brother Sam. Visiting will be at St. Patrick Church in Baton Rouge at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 5, 2015, followed by the Rite of Christian Burial 11:00 am Funeral Mass, celebrated by her son, with burial at Greenoaks Cemetery. The family wishes to thank caretakers Tashika Brown, Shayla Burks, Ashley Harrison and Fannie McClain as well as friend Maria Godfrey, NP, the staffs of Lake Sherwood Village and St. Joseph Hospice plus the staff and parishioners of St. Patrick Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested for the Building Fund at St John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville or other charities. Pallbearers will be Jim Dixon, Jonathan Dixon, Kenny Paola, Ronnie Paola, Dennis Dicharry and Timothy Martin.