Mildred Maxine Martin 83 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 8 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Salyersville KY; she was of Baptist faith and a member of East End Baptist Church in Marion Va. A loving mother sister and friend to all she met. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Harry Martin in 1968 a son Raymond Martin and brothers Marvin and Mirel Gullett. She never remarried and worked hard to raise her kids on her own. Survivors include son Don (Kathy) Martin of Indiana daughters Sandie Martin of Daytona Beach FL Helen (Jerry) Simpson of Johnstown OH Joyce (Donnie) McCormick of Marion VA and Connie (Jamie) Reed of Ormond Beach FL. seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also a very special sister Emma (Jim) Turley of South Point Ohio of whom she loved dearly and loved to visit and talk for hours on the phone also two special nephews Matthew (Kristie) Dillon and Shawn (Shawna) Dillon. She also has three half brothers Harold and James and two half sisters Louise and Annabel all of the Ironton Ohio area. She loved to sew and crochet every stitch was made with love for her family. She was also a Cincinnati Reds fan. She will be missed and her memories cherished by all. Psalms 116:15 precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Heaven is a little sweeter now. A big hug and thank you to Gail Evelyn and Grant at Coastal and the sweet nurses at Vitas Hospice for being so kind to our mother.
Funeral services and interment will be held at Garden of memories in Muncie Indiana.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her name to Garden of Memories 10703 North State Road 3 Muncie Indiana 47303
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond.