Eva Sowell Martin

Eva Sowell Martin, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Eva was genuine, compassionate, and above all, loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Marshall Martin, her parents, Emmett and Evie Sowell, seven siblings, and the father of her children, Paul Casey. Eva leaves behind two children, Ira Casey (Glynda) and Paula Davis (Jack); three grandchildren, Tammy Stone (Arron), Craig Casey (Heather), and Calvin Ward (Jill). She also leaves behind nine great grandchildren, Taylor, Madilyn, Abigail, Caty, Carter, Cade, Haley, Austin, Ally, and one great great granddaughter, Aliviah. Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm with visitation an hour prior at Brantley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Garden Cemetery in Coldwater, MS.