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Virginia Martin Obituary
Scottsdale - Virginia Lee Martin (nee Jones) peacefully passed away on October 13, 2018. Ginny was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1967 from Patchogue, Long Island. She was very active in many school activities at Patchogue high school, and was named the senior prom queen. Ginny loved to travel the world and visited over 78 countries in 5 continents. The most beloved country she traveled to was Ireland, but she was always a very patriotic American. As an inveterate reader, she enjoyed reading books of all genres from the local Mustang Library. Ginny loved dancing, especially country, square dancing, Latin and ballroom dancing. For 35 years, she worked in the admissions office at Scottsdale Community College and loved to help the students, faculty and her co-workers. She is preceded in death by her parents Alfred Lee Jones and Irma Wilson Jones (nee Jordan), brother Stephen P. Jones and sister Jocelyn I. Weber. She is survived by her brother Henry N. Jones (and wife MaryAnn) in Phoenix, sons David B. Martin (Cindy) in Tempe, and Gary R. Martin (Karen) in Irvine, CA. Grandsons Jakeb D. Martin (Ciera) in Mesa, Nicholas B. Martin in Tempe, Tyler J. Martin in Irvine, CA, and granddaughter Katriona M. Martin in Tempe. Adored great granddaughter Adelaine E. Martin in Mesa. Her beloved nephews Mark Weber (Michele), Robert and Katelin Weber, Jonathan Weber (Tara), Jeremy and Daniel Jones. Memorial service will be held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale on Saturday November 3rd from 10-11 AM, followed by a reception for the celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Hospice of the Valley (1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014) are appreciated.
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Cynthia Bingham
October 15, 2019
I miss you, Ginny. I think of you often. I know you are very happy where you are at.
Cynthia Bingham
October 29, 2018
I first met Ginny in 1997 on a trip I organized to England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. After that trip, she and I traveled to over 70 countries together and were roommates on several of the trips. She would sleep very little on route because she did not want to miss any of the scenery along the way. She specially enjoyed the animal safaris that we did to Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. She had a passion for travel. I have many fond and happy memories of her. She was strong, young at heart, and had endless energy. We remained good friends throughout the years. I will dearly miss her.
October 28, 2018
Ginny was a dear, caring woman with a beautiful soul. She was smart and funny and the ideal travel companion. Seeing the world with Ginny was a joy. She loved sharing stories and pictures of her family who were the world to her. Ginny, I will miss you and will always cherish our friendship.
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Patti Johnson
October 28, 2018
October 19, 2018
Every day is a time to reflect on the precious memories and be comforted by them. May the family have this time. Matthew 5:4.
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