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Shirley Lee Martin

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Shirley Lee Martin obituary, 1947-2020, Lexington, KY

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Shirley Martin Obituary

MARTIN Shirley Lee, 72, passed away on March 13, 2020. She was born on September 2, 1947 to the late Edward "Bryce" and Marjorie Mann. Shirley was a member of Trinity Hill United Methodist Church, a member of Daughters of the American Revolution-Lexington Chapter, and a University of Kentucky graduate. She was an avid bird watcher, traveler, loved watching her grandchildren participate in their sports activities, and UK sports. Shirley is survived by her husband, James "Dick" Richard Martin; two children, James "Jim" (Jennifer) Martin II and Sharon Lee Martin; two grandchildren, Connor and Reagan Martin; one brother, Thomas B. (Marty) Mann; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Edward Mann. Services will be held at Kerr Brothers Harrodsburg Road on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:30AM. Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the funeral home from 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Hill United Methodist: 3600 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40517, St. Joe Foundation (Chaplain Services): 1451 Harrodsburg Road, Suite D-308 Lexington, KY 40504, or Lexington Christian Academy: 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Lexington, KY 40503.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 17, 2020.

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Joey Herron

June 17, 2020

Dick, just found out about Shirley passing.....so sorry. Loved her excitement about birds and I always enjoyed having her in class and hearing about her observations. She will be missed by many!!! God Bless you!!....tell your children she would love it if they would go birding in her honor!

Joey Herron
Fellow Birder/teacher
Fairmont, WV

Sherrie Strawderman

March 19, 2020

Dick and family,

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Sherrie Strawderman
Fairmont, WV

Randy Deitrich

March 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this most difficult time.

March 17, 2020

Dear Martin Family,

I had the privilege of meeting and being with Shirley at several Lexington DAR chapter events. She was dear and will be missed so much. Blessings, Love and Prayers to you during this sad time, Nancy DeMarcus, Lexington DAR chapter

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