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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2013.

Else M. Martin

Else M. Martin, 90, of Florence died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Mrs. Martin grew up in Eastern Europe in World War II. She was a graduate of the University of Leipzig Germany. She came to America as a war bride in April 1946. She taught herself to speak and read English. She later retired from Contenential Insurance Company, after retirement she traveled extensively as a travel agent. She was the author of "Wreaths on Ruins" the story of her life during the war in Europe. Her message: We should always remember freedom is a rare gift from God: Desired by all people, yet available to only a few. Freedom should never be taken for granted.

Mrs. Martin was a member of Shades Valley Lutheran Church in Birmingham, Ala. She was a member of Republican Women of Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt Lang; and parents, Christoph and Ottilie Mehlhaff.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her sons, James Richard Martin (Kathy) and Paul Edwin Martin (Katie); grandchildren, Dr. James Christopher Martin (Kerriann), Margaret Elizabeth Irwin (Paul), Laura Ashley Cox (Kevin), Andrea Beth Holt and David Arden Holt Jr.; great-grandchildren, Allie Bond, Anthony Irwin, Anna Irwin, Alex Irwin, Mary Elliott Martin, Fisher Martin, Emma Kate Cox and Ava Rose Cox; many friends as she lived her life in Birmingham, Ala.

A celebration of Mrs. Martins' life will be Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, 11 a.m., at Shades Valley Lutheran Church in Homewood, Ala. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family of Mrs. Martin would like to express their thanks to Dr. William Hobbs.

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April 1, 2013

Connie Bennett posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2013

Donna Lauten posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2013

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Connie Bennett

April 1, 2013

What a book, what a life, what a woman ! To have met and had the chance to hear the stories first hand, what a pleasure that would have been. The pain and sorrows, high's and lows, the life lived... remarkable! I count myself lucky ,very lucky, to have met her Grandson, and found out about Mrs. Martin, and reading her book. You must be so proud of her. I am so very sorry. for your loss, however, Heaven will be a little. brighter, as will my own life for all the history I have learned. Thank You. for allowing me to leave this message.

Donna Lauten

January 11, 2013

Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

January 10, 2013

Paul our deepest condolences are with you and your family in the loss of your mom. Paul and Tina Wilhems

pat pankonen

January 10, 2013

Paul,sorry to hear about your mother,you are in my prayers.There are no words to ease your pain ,but time will turn your sorrow into smiles of good memories keeping her alive in your heart.

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January 9, 2013

Paul. I was very sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Hodges
Flat ROck Middle School

Mary Freeman

January 9, 2013

She will always be remembered with fondness. She was a great friend and neighbor for over forty years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Alice Irwin

January 9, 2013

I met Mrs.Martin when her granddaughter married my son, I loved being around her and talking to her, she was a very special lady. We will all miss you, rest in peace sweet lady

January 9, 2013

Paul and Katie, Losing a Mother is a hard thing to do, but rejoice in her life. She had you, Paul, and that is what I am very thankful for. Remember the wonderful things about her life and live yours to your fullest as she did. Am remembering you and Katie in my prayers as you travel to be with your brother and family at this time.

January 8, 2013

Having grown up in poverty I am more receptive than some. My life has been enhanced by being fortunate enough to have known Ms. Martin. I am the proud owner of her autographed book and remember stories she related to me about her days in Germany during World War II days. I have had contacts with persons like Senator Mcgovern, German Chancellor Willie Brandt and others of notable fame. I include her in that group. James Johnson Florence AL.

Judy Odem

January 8, 2013

Kathy, my prayers are with you and Rick's family.

C P

January 8, 2013

To the family of Mrs.Martin,Such a precious last words of a dear family member.Her words that were spoken in her obituary just tells the person she truly was to everyone,God has a home for her in Heaven.I know she will be dearly missed but her memories never forgotten.Her picture reminded me of my sweet grandmother when I glanced through these obit.May God bless you all during this time of celebration of your love one....CB

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