Mary Linda White (Lynn) Martin was called home on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. She was born on June 21, 1940 in Lauren, SC to Allen Warren White Sr. and Vera Lee Griffin White.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Irvin Martin, brothers Allen Warren White Jr. and Richard Griffin White, and sister Ola Irene White Crawford.
She is survived by her sons; Rusty Martin, Tony Martin (Debbie), daughter Amy Martin Holt (Jimmy), grandchildren; JamieLynn Martin Lanier (Kip), Amber Martin, Kelly Holt Braun (Rick), Alex Holt, Luke Martin (Michelle) Kenny Johnson (Penny), Andy Johnson, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, brother Don White (Kathy), sisters-in-law Phyllis Armstrong (Kenny) and Edna Ellison, she leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and longtime friends.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and loyal friend to all who knew her. Family was her most precious blessing. She always gathered her family together on “Friday Nights”, this gathering was so important to her and all of her family.
She retired from New Hanover Regional Medical Center after 32 years in the accounting department. She was active with the hospital retiree meetings and kept in touch with everyone she worked with. She also served as secretary and treasurer for Hanover Heights neighborhood watch.
A Funeral Service will be held 12pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice. 1414 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com
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