Yavonne “Bonny” Reed Martin, 75, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. Bonny was born January 22, 1948, in Birmingham to Jewel Pauline Reed and Gordon Reed. She attended Trussville High School and later pursued higher education at Jefferson State Community College. Bonny was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, William Reginald Martin; her daughter Kip Lizama; and her siblings Betty Tidwell, Tommy “Brother” Reed, and David “Cricket” Reed. She is survived by her children Hank Martin (Rachel Martin), Robert Martin, and Taylor Martin; sisters Joan Ray (Tarleton Ray) and Becky Askins (William Askins); and two grandchildren Waylon and Maisey Martin. The memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 2107 Gadsden Highway in Trussville, Alabama, on Thursday, January 18th at 11 a.m.
