A native of Rutherfordton, NC, Ms. Martin was born to the late Leander Martin and Marie Lewis Martin on August 26, 1948. She was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Charlotte.
Ms. Martin is survived by siblings, Van Martin, Joyce McLin; nephews, Dewey McLin, Jason Martin; niece, Holly Singer; great-niece, Issabella Martin; great-nephew, Stanton McLin; several aunts, cousins, special friends and Godson, Justin Bensing.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Rd., Charlotte with Reverend Phyllis Coates officiating. Interment will follow in Southern Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.