Brenda Ann (Triplett) Martin

Born in Wilkes County on April 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Hamp and Della Hendrix Triplett. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church and retired as a teacher’s assistant at Bethlehem Elementary School.

She loved her family and friends deeply. She had an unwavering faith, and a deep appreciation for her church, where she served in many roles. One of her favorite activities was being a part of the Highland Baptist Joy Makers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Danny Martin, brothers, Bob Triplett and Ed Triplett, she is also preceded by a nephew, Jamey Martin.

She is survived by her daughter Tracy Sharpe and husband Kevin of Statesville; her son Dustin Martin and wife Ali Suttlemyre of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Hailey Ware and husband Jon of Winston Salem, Trevor Fry and wife Jackie of Bethlehem, Carter Martin of Bethlehem, Dustin Sharpe and Marisa Hamm of Statesville, McKenzy Sharpe and Riley Adkins of Carolina Shore, NC, and a great grandchild Myers Fry of Bethlehem. She is also survived by a brother, Larry Triplett and wife Jo of Lenoir, a sister, Wanda Anderson and husband Bobby of Lenoir, a sister and brother-in-law Debbie Martin and husband Jim of Bethlehem, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Thursday June 18th at 2:00pm with Rev. Dr. Jeff Myers and Rev. Kenny Robison officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:45pm- 1:45pm. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory. Pallbearers will be Jon Ware, Trevor Fry, Carter Martin, Carson Hoyle, Jamison Hackney, Davis Hackney, Dustin Sharpe, and Rob Dickerson.

The family would like to thank her many special friends, care givers, many neighbors, and the staff of Carolina Caring.

Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring of Newton at 3975 Robinson Rd Ste B, Newton, NC 28658 or Highland Baptist Church at 828 9th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601.