Ms. Nova Loreen AkA Tracy Martin

Sunrise July 29th, 1957 - Sunset September 8th 2026.

Tracy was deeply loved by family, friends and a caring community.

Nova Loreen Martin, (aka: Tracy) of Henrico County, Richmond VA, died on September 8th, 2026. She was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, on July 29th, 1957 to the late Ms. Doreen Martin, and the late Ronald Anthony. Tracy grew up in South Ruimveldt Park and attended Smiths Memorial School before entering the Guyana Police Force Dec 1981. She earned the rank of “Lance Corporal” when she departed in July 1989 to pursue her passion for cooking and other opportunities in the United Kingdom in 1999. Before migrating to the United States in 2014, she lived a life rooted in faith, love and radical generosity. To know her was to know the true definition of positivity. She possessed a rare and beautiful gift for seeing the needs of others and stepping in to fill them without hesitation. Her warmth left an indelible mark on everyone she met.

A foundational pillar of her life was her profound love of prayer. She was a true prayer warrior who spent countless hours lifting others up in prayer, standing in the gap for family, friends and strangers alike. Her faith was an anchor, and her prayers were a shield of comfort for many. Another giving passion she nurtured was a yearly visit to the Joshua House (a homeless shelter for kids and teenagers) in Georgetown, Guyana.

Beyond her spiritual gifts, Tracy expressed her love through her incredible culinary skills. Her kitchen was the heart of the home, a place where everyone was welcome, and no one ever left hungry. She believed that feeding people was an extension of God’s grace, and she used her culinary talents to celebrate milestones and bring her community together where she worked as a cook at the Sunrise Senior Living, of Richmond, VA.

Tracy is survived by her twin daughters Sharon Andrews and Stacy Martin, her sons Shawn Sumner and Royston Garraway, her widow Tyrone Gaime, and step-children: Abigail Gaime-Morrison, Verda Cordis, and countless others; Her grandchildren: Myles Andrews, Safirah Sumner, Moriah Andrews, Sariah Frasier, Daniel Garraway and Randiel Sumner, her son-law Matthew Andrews, who will forever carry her love and lessons in their hearts. Her sisters and brothers are Carol Alert-Trotman -UK, Fabeia Baker, Arlington Anthony, Mark Torrington, Marcel Anthony, Correta Anthony-Burgess, Birgette Anthony, Marc Anthony and Marilyn Anthony-Hinds. Her brother in law Desmond Baker. Countless nieces and nephews, too many to list by name. Her Aunts and Uncles: Elaine Nedd and Veronica Smith, Clive Smith and the late Charles Nedd. Cousins: Marc Perry, Onekia Nedd-Smith, Nevon Narine, Jonathan Thompson, Shawndell Harte-Phillips, Dion and Junior Trotman, Jalisa Davenport. The Chapmans, The Allisons, The Dorns. Her Friends Donna Minns, Lydia Ifill-Hewitt, Pamela Bobb-Semple, Kathrine Johnson - NP, Evette Barker, Mavis Haley, and countless others too numerous to mention.

Visitation will be held at Henry W. Woody Inc, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229, US, on September 20, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Funeral Service will take place at Henry W. Woody Inc, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229, US, on September 20, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, repast to follow after the service. live stream available at https://www.767mediaworks.com/nova-loreen-tracy-martin-memorial/.