Elizabeth King Martin

Elizabeth Martin Obituary

Elizabeth (Betty) King Martin, 68, of Check, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. She was a devoted and faithful member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Betty served her church and community volunteering for numerous organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Harlie L. Martin, parents, Arvil and Indie King. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin, of Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Chuck Rector, of Bedford; grandson, Daniel Edwards, of Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Diane King, of Floyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; two nieces and spouses, Angie and Tom Petty, Brenda and Mark Peterson; nephew and spouse, Greg and Missy King; close neighbors known as Betty's second daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Larry Smith, of Check; and her special family at Havens Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Darren Landon officiating and Pastor Cecil W. Brown assisting. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing may make donations to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Martin

9 Entries

Letty Thompson

February 25, 2009

Bubba, Carol and family,
Just read of your mom's passing. I am so sorry. She was always one of the special ones to me during our time at Pannill. I always loved her smile and hearing her laugh. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Letty Thompson

February 16, 2009

Carol,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. We are thinking about you in your time of need and may God carry you during this time.

Love
Cheryl, Melissa and Tami

Karen Wommack Meiss

February 16, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sonya Thompson

February 16, 2009

Bobby, Vickie, Carol, and Daniel
You all have been in our prayers for the last two months. Betty was a special lady, I always loved to hear her laugh. We love you all.

Gary and Sonya Thompson

Wendy Gruver

February 16, 2009

Betty always brought "sunshine" with her where ever she went. I was so blessed to have had the privilege to know her. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barry and Sue Boyd

February 15, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Rene' & Susan Wimmer

February 15, 2009

Bobby and Carol,
I'm so saddened by your Mother's passing. I was fortunate to have had the chance to visit with her at Mom's in December just before she got so sick.
Your Mom was such a wonderful Christian and I remember fondly her teaching our Sunday school class at Haven's when I was a teenager.
She was so good to my Mom during the years and I know they really enjoyed each other especially in recent years, doing some traveling together and going out to eat. I know Mom will miss her presence.
Our time here is so fleeting and we get blessed so often to be associated with people that touch our hearts. Your Mom was one of those people in my life and I appreciate that more than you know.
It's comforting to know that today she is free from her suffering and in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
My family and I will continue to lift you all up in our prayers in the days and weeks to come.
God bless you and your families during this sad time.

Evangeline Radford

February 15, 2009

Carol,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I will be remembering you and your family in my prayers.

Sue Weddle Spangler

February 15, 2009

My thoughts are prayers are with you at this sad time. I remember Betty fondly from the years we worked together at Pannill. She was always a shoulder to lean on. She was a sweet lady.

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