Christine Martin

Christine Martin, 79, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on November 1, 2026, at Overland Park Post Acute in Overland Park, Kansas. Born January 14, 1947, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, Christine lived a life marked by steady devotion to those she loved and a dignified strength that spoke more loudly than words.

From an early age, Christine carried a deep sense of responsibility and care for others. As her family grew, she was often looked upon as a second mother to her siblings while their parents worked an early reflection of the quiet constancy that would define her life. That same steadfast spirit carried into her marriage to Orville Lee Martin Sr., with whom she shared years of love and partnership as devoted parents to their eight children.

Reserved by nature, Christine kept her home and her life in order with calm resolve. She taught the lessons that matter most through example holding to fairness, strength, and love with a consistency that brought comfort to those around her. Her guidance and the values she lived by will remain a lasting part of her family’s foundation.

Outside of caring for her family, Christine enjoyed watching western movies and working on puzzles. Yet her greatest joy was always her large and loving family, especially her 36 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, who were a continual source of pride and meaning throughout her life.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy Davis Sr. and Katherine Davis; her siblings Clarence Davis, Larry Davis, Lenora Miller, and Justine Robinson; her sons Ted Martin and Orville Lee Martin Jr.; and her grandchild, Ashley Martin.

Christine is survived by her children: Steve (Jasmine) Davis of Kansas City, KS; Bert (Angela) Martin of Overland Park, KS; Floyd Martin of Kansas City, KS; Ervin Lafette of Kansas City, MO; Dwayne Martin of Minnesota; and Stephanie (Terrance) Jackson. She is also survived by her 36 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Following funeral services immediately:

Leading Hearts Event Space

Address: 7546 Troost Ave Kansas City, Mo 64131