Martha (Bell) Martin - known as Marty - passed away at the age of 87 in White Lake, MI on January 9, 2019. She was born on August 6, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri to Wayne and Catherine Bell. She graduated from the University of Michigan with both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Marty dedicated her life to empowering and training volunteers and worked for such agencies as the Red Cross, United Way and the Michigan Cancer Society. She also taught at Wayne State University for many years. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ray Martin, and her children: Brad (Patti) Martin; Laurel (Dick) Jacobs; Kathie (Ken) Randall and Sheryl (Ed) Gudeman. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Amy and Brittany Jacobs; Mark, Angel and Niki Gudeman. A celebration service of her life will be held on January 26 at Independence Village, 935 Union Lake Rd, White Lake, MI at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross.