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Dorothy Martin Obituary
She was a daughter of Doris F. (Snead) Martin and the late Edgerton Martin, Sr. She was the sister of Stanley R. Martin, Kathy A. Martin-Northrup, Roy Martin and the late Edgerton Martin Jr.
A funeral service will be held Saturday 10am in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Calling Hours Friday 7-9pm. www.bellfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Martin
Mrs. Melissa Martin
December 8, 2008
I still can't come to believe that you are no longer with us. I cry everyday when I look at your picture. I wish I could say to you one more time I LOVE YOU! You will forever be in my heart & I cherish the memories that I have with you. R.I.P Aunt Darby.
Love,
Missy,Areona, Dante, Jazsmin, Edgie & Elonia
Deserie Reels
November 18, 2008
I just want to say that you will be missed so very much! WhenI heard the news I couldn't believe that you had passed. I know that we one day will meet again, an until that day comes,I just want to say I MISS YOU DARBY!
Jacqueline Courtney and Creg
November 14, 2008
Aunt Francis I just wanted you to know that you are in my heart and prays each day. Now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will be with you as you go through your days and nites never far from you. always in your heart.
Hull/Symonds/Pollard
November 14, 2008
Dear Cousin Francis & Family,
We are all profoundly saddened by the loss of another family member. Darby will be missed dearly. Our hearts & prayers go out to you. She is in God's loving hands now--Look for the "rainbow"--she'll send it to you to let you know that she made it -- and that she is OK.
May God's Peace Be With You Always,
Love Always,
George Jr., Lorraine & Douglas, Dianne, Ginny + Families
nancy BROWN-GARCIA
November 14, 2008
TO AUNT FRANCIS, KATHY, BUSTER, AND BUTCHY,
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO TELL
HOW SORRY WE WERE TO HEAR OF
DARBY'S PASSING. AS I WIPED THE TEARS FROM MY EYES TO SEE THE DATE THAT DARBY PASSED, I REALIZED SHE HAD PASSED ON
MY MOM'S BIRTHDAY. THAT JUST REMINDED ME HOW ALL THINGS ARE CONNECTED IN THE CIRCLE OF LIFE. THE SACRED CIRCLE IS WHERE I WILL REMEMBER SEEING DARBY. EVERY YEAR SHE WOULD FIND ME AT THE POW-WOW, THIS YEAR WAS NO ACCEPTION, EVEN IN HER WHEELCHAIR, SHE FOUND ME. WE LAST SAW EACH OTHER AT THE POW-WOW. A PLACE AND TIME WHICH MADE DARBY HAPPY. I AM LUCKY TO HAVE MEMORIES FROM BIRTH TO THE PRESENT BUT I WILL ALWAYS KEEP HER MEMORY IN MY HEART. THE GREAT SPIRIT HAS WRAPPED HIS MIGHTY ARMS AROUND DARBY AND CALLED HER HOME. THOUGH I AM SHAKEN, I AM NOT BROKEN FOR HER PASSING IS ANOTHER REASON FOE ALL OF US TO LIVE GOOD LIVES AND BE GOOD TO EACH OTHER, IN HOPES THAT WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN.
RIP DARBY AND HUG MY MOM FOR ME LIL CUZ, I LOVE AND MISS YA
THIS POW-WOW WON'T BE THE SAME.
XOXOXOXOXOXOOX
THE BROWN & GARCIA FAMILY
Janie Wesley (Russell)
November 13, 2008
To Ms. Francis and Buster. I sadly send my condolences to your family. I have not seen Darby in many years. She was part our little circle of girls that played together all along Peal St. She will be greatly missed and please remember losing someone is when you do not know where they are, we know where Darby is because she is not loss.......she is in HEAVEN!!!! Praise god!!!
Diane Jackson
November 13, 2008
With sincere sympathy in your loss,
I will miss Darby
Diane and Dia Jackson
Myrtle Crum-Henson
November 13, 2008
Dear Francis and Family
On behalf of myself and my children (John Jr., Anthony, Renee' & Paris (Peppi), Adams, we wish to express our deepest sympathy for the passing of your loving daughter Darby. Please know that it was time for the Lord to pick one of his most precious flowers, and as we weep here she is smiling with him in Heaven. God Bless each of you as go through these trying times. Our prayers are with you.
Myrtle Crum-Henson & Family
Fairfield, California
Pamela Smith and Family Doris and Sonny Boy's Daughter
November 13, 2008
Dear Aunt Francis and family. It's been years since we ran into each other ,But the Lose of ones beloved hurts and it also brings family together my thoughts and payers go out to your whole family. Darby is in the company of some great people. She is no longer in any pain. She is smiling down on use . Again my deepest condolence to you all.
MS.PATRICE MARTIN
November 13, 2008
Dear Auntie Francis,Kathy,Buster,Butchie...
I personaly understand the lost of a sibling is really hard on a family.But I want u to understand that Darby is in (god) hands and is resting @ home with the rest of Our family. I am so sadden of this lost to our family. Darby was so young, I am going to remember our conversation. I last had with her, when I visited her last always... My heart hurts so much when u see it, 4 the first time in the paper , Man oh man it really hit home...i just want say i feel like praiseing praiseing him.....I want to praise the lord while I got the chance, Take care of our love ones,lord of mine...WE are all we have. I LOVE U, DARBY! MAY U REST IN PEACE...WHEN IT RAINS I KNOW 4 SURE THAT GOD HAS U N HIS HANDS WELCOMEING U HOME.
Kimberly DePina Andrew Mclean
November 13, 2008
Im always going to miss my cousin/auntie darby, she always made me smile and i loved her for that. she always smiled though the pain she was going though, im always going to miss her forever....I LOVE YOU AUNTIE
SABRIYA ABDULLAH
November 13, 2008
JUST COMING THROUGH SHOWING MY LOVE TO THE FAMILY AND FAMILY. I LOVE AND MISS MY AUNT DARBY AND U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
Eleanor DePina
November 13, 2008
my cousin,my best friend my heart is broken ever sense you left me.i miss you so much,i love you with all my heart, LOVE ELEANOR
Robert L. Martin
November 13, 2008
Dear Francis we were sadden to hear of Darbys Passing Our hearts are heavy at this time. Marie and I send our Love and sympathy we know how much you hurt too!!! Love always Rob and marie.
Edgerton Martin III
November 13, 2008
To my AUNT. One of the best people in this world you could ever meet. It is endless the things she did for me. I could go on but all I really have to say is I love you with all of my heart.
Rickey, Lisa, Katie and Felicia Houser
November 13, 2008
Mrs. Martin and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are truly sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you always.
kathy northup
November 13, 2008
To my sister. I love you were my sister, best friend and my kids other mother. I don't know how to be without you.I will miss you and think of you always.
Denise Smith
November 13, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Toni-Marie Walmsley
November 13, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Darby. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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