Beverly Davis Meador Martin

Beverly Davis Meador Martin, 92, of Bluefield, W.Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2009. A native of Roanoke, Va., she lived since 1960 in Bluefield. Even until the time of her death, she was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Bluefield where she had been a Pre-School Sunday School teacher, Social Committee member, accompanist, and volunteer in many capacities. A true lady, spiritual guide, and loyal servant of the Lord, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who lived life to the fullest. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Mary Lou Davis Meador and Owen H. Meador; and her brothers, Owen Meador and George Meador. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Samuel K. Martin; her children, Mary Lynne Martin Woro, of Asheville, N.C., and Alan Martin and his wife, Karen, of Charlotte, N.C.; and her grandchildren, Mary Davis Wallace, of Sarasota, Fla., Sarah Kate Martin, Seth Martin, and Jordan Martin, of Charlotte, N.C.; and her goddaughters, Karen Thurmer, of Bluefield, W.Va., and Melissa Kirk Oliverio, of Morgantown, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Fisher officiating. Interment will be held noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends on Monday February 2, 2009, at Mercer Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is serving the Martin family.