Irma Anita Willamor Martin, “Nita”, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. She was born at home in Mobile, Alabama to John Willamor and Agnes Ladnier Willamor on March 11, 1933. Nita had an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. She retired from the Tax Collector’s Office, where she worked for many years. Before that, Nita worked in the tag offices downtown and Brookley. Friends and family took up most of her time outside of work, but she did like to bowl and was on many teams throughout the years. Nita loved anything Christmas – whether it was movies, trees, lights, decorations or anything to do with Christmas. She had a tradition of making gumbo every Christmas Eve.
Nita is the last of 4 brothers and 3 sisters to pass, as well as her parents and her oldest son, Thomas Anthony Martin.
She is survived by her children: Gayle Martin Kleps, Donnie Martin, John Martin Jr., Ronnie Martin, Gwen Martin, Kristy Martin, Kelly Martin, and Joe Martin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other cherished family and friends.
Visitation for Nita will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, with a Celebration of Life immediately following in the chapel.
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