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Clyda Nell Martin

1931 - 2015

BORN

1931

DIED

2015

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McNeece-Morris Funeral Home - Fulton

401 South Cummings

Fulton, Mississippi

Clyda Martin Obituary

Clyda Nell Moore Martin, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born July 1, 1931, the fourth daughter born to Audie and Clydus Gassaway Moore. She married Geroge Thomas Martin on November 25, 1948, and they raised four children together. She was a homemaker most of her life who loved to work in her yard and grow beautiful flowers. She also worked at Black's Men's and Ladies' Shop in Fulton and later for Hancock Fabrics in Tupelo. After her husband's death, she traveled extensively in Europe and Hawaii.

No public services will be held. Following cremation, private inurnment will be in Keyes Cemetery. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Fulton is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Andrews (Clarke) of Saltillo and Melissa Poole of Dorsey; one son, Michael Martin (Melinda Lyons) of Dorsey; grandsons, Max Martin, Jake Poole, Barry D. Smith, and John D. Smith (Karen Morgan); granddaughters, Erika Martin, and Christina Castleberry of Saltillo; great-granddaughters, Carly Castleberry, Gemma Martin, Lillie Poole, and Violet Poole.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Andrew "Andy" Martin; and three sisters, Elizabeth Toomer, Grace Brown, and Kathleen Doan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p. m. today at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be shared at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Daily Journal on Feb. 12, 2015.
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My Dear Aunt Clyda. You were a tower of strength and love. You gave so much to so many. I learned a lot about life from you and what true living is really about. I will cherish those memories.
All my love to you and your family.

Your nephew, Frankie

Frank Comer

February 12, 2015

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