Brenda Farmer Martin

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory

305 Roanoke Boulevard

Salem, Virginia

Brenda Martin Obituary

Brenda Farmer Martin, 60, of Roanoke, Va., went to heaven on the wings of a dove on Monday, August 10, 2009. Brenda loved bingo and cooking. She loved the wildlife and would feed the birds and squirrels. She also had names for every one of her doves. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses in the Infusion Center at Lewis Gale Medical Center and to Dr. Mark Curry for their kindness and compassion. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dora Farmer; and brother, Harrington Farmer. She is survived by her daughters, Janena "Kay" Butterworth and Vanessa Ann Oliver; brother, Roby Junior Farmer and Yvonne; sister, Ruby Mann and husband, Merritt; five grandchildren, Travis, Dwayne, Dora, Breanna, and Contessa; one greatgranddaughter, Aryana; sisterin-law, Sandy Farmer; special friends, Bob and Elaine Kidd, of West Virginia; former husband and father of her children, Charles Oliver and wife, Gaye; former mothers-in-law, Geneve Martin and Letha Justice; two former sons-in-law, John Butterworth and Doyle Guilliams; numerous nieces and nephews; and her daytime companion, her dog, Cupid. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with Richard Britt officiating. Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Brenda's name to help with funeral expenses and sent to Janena "Kay" Butterworth, 811 Curtis Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012.
The Martin family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Martin

10 Entries

August 15, 2009

Vanessa Oliver (Flossy Jane) Contessa Guilliams (China Doll) Dora Guilliams, Doyle Dwayne Guilliams Jr. (Dwayne) Robert Hall (Crawl) Donald Shelton (Donnie) Henry Starkey, Ashley Honacker, Robert Mackay (Bob) Brandon (Bubba) Amber (Ambi)

Karen Hunley Rogers

August 14, 2009

To Brenda's family,

I know you all are hurting at this time. Each one of you have lost a very special loved one. God's word reads "that HE will give you strength for these times". My prayers are with you all. Please know that I care and will be thinking of you all.

Cheryl Kay

August 14, 2009

Brenda was a very special person and I am glad to have known her for as long as I did. I will always remember the times I spent with her and her delicious cooking.

August 14, 2009

To all of Brenda's (my) family; I would like to thank everyone who included me in the loss of a beautiful woman who was my friend. Losing her is such a loss to everyone because she left a piece of herself with everyone who met & knew her. I have missed my friend for 30 years since life took us on different paths. She was that girl I grew up with. As I listened to all the people talk of their memories of her I was thankful mine goes back further than most of her loved ones have had birthdays. She was a lady first & foremost and displayed such grace, yet she could also be a little mischievous (I know because I participated).I cry for what never again will be but I rejoice she has gone to be with our Father. I give this family my heart to mourn with you & my prayers to strengthen you but most of all...thanks for not forgetting me. Love you all. Sissy-

Janena Butterworth

August 14, 2009

Mom,Bestfriend
I will love and miss you forever.Im so glad you came back home and we had these last few years together they where the best I would never been able to get where i am today without you. I could not have been blessed with any better mother than you,You where the best mother a daughter could ask for,it didn't matter how far away you where I could always call you and you would be there for me.You could turn the most unpleasant person into a nicer person,everyone that met you loved you so very much exspecialy you'r two Daughters.
Rest in piece mom,I LOVE YOU

Kimberly Stremmel

August 13, 2009

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda was a lovely woman who would do anything to help anyone. She always took such great care of my grandmother, and I miss her so much! I always enjoyed chatting with her at the kitchen table and eating her delicious food! Please know that she meant so much to me, and she will not be forgotten!
Kimberly (Martin) Stremmel

Tina Lundvall

August 13, 2009

Please know that Kay's family here at work are thinking and praying for all of you at this difficult time.

Tina Lundvall

Betti Salmons

August 12, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of a special woman. Brenda will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jackie Burwell

August 12, 2009

Nana:
Nana was a good person.She keept us while we were little. She always had tea, icecream and macaroni for us. We had alot of good times together.We love Nana and won't forget her or all of the things she did for us. Love Jessica and Nicole Marrtin She was a good mother -in - law

August 12, 2009

Brenda was such a nice person and I was so glad to have met her. I miss talking with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Lorlene Davis

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