Ann Edwards Martin

Georgetown, SC

In Loving Memory of Ann Edwards Martin

August 20, 1948 – February 18, 2026

Ann Edwards Martin, beloved wife of Bob Martin, passed peacefully at their home in Georgetown, South Carolina on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

She was born in Meadville, PA, the middle child of Nancy and John Edwards. She was raised in Dillon, South Carolina, and graduated from Dillon High School in 1966 before matriculating to Winthrop College where she graduated with a degree in education in 1970.

Ann was a teacher in the South Carolina school system for more than twenty years and worked in Columbia, Orangeburg, Dillon and Georgetown Counties. She specialized in Language Arts and primarily worked with middle school students. She retired in 2010 to spend more time with her family.

Ann was a very skilled tennis player and carried a deep passion for the sport throughout her life. She played tennis from a young age and was an integral part of her high school and college teams. Many of her greatest friendships were developed on the tennis courts. She passed her competitive spirit and passion for tennis along to her children. She devotedly championed their junior tennis careers and was instrumental in her family being named the South Carolina Tennis Family of the Year in 1991.

She was a member of Georgetown Presbyterian Church since 1983. Her faith guided her steady service to her church family in many capacities, most especially through music. A longtime children's piano accompanist, she took particular joy in supporting young voices and serving as a member of the handbell choir.

Ann loved being a part of the Georgetown community and was particularly in love with the beach. She was also an avid Clemson Tiger fan and enjoyed attending games and rooting on the Tigers with her family. In addition, she was a devoted animal lover and shared that dedication with her family.

Ann and Bob were married in Dillon, SC, on June 17, 1972, and were together for more than 53 years. Their dedication to each other was extraordinary and provided a wonderful example for their three children and six grandchildren, whom she loved fiercely.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Richardson Martin, Jr; her loving children, Robert Richardson Martin III (Stephanie) of Greenville, South Carolina, Nancy Martin Everhart (Drew) of Georgetown, South Carolina, Anna Martin Tucker (Gibson) of Camden, South Carolina and her treasured grandchildren to whom she was GrAnn, Robert Richardson Martin, IV, Martha Louise Martin, John Durham Martin, Elizabeth Anderson Tucker, Nancy Harriet Tucker, Alice Reeves Tucker and her younger brother Frank Edwards (Pam). She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Ann is pre-deceased by her parents, John and Nancy Edwards, and her older brother, John Edwards.

A memorial service honoring Ann's beautiful life will be held at two o'clock Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Georgetown Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. The service will livestream here:

https://youtube.com/@georgetownpresbyterianchur7579?si=OdaYSOuTizV0Q62h

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a mission that was especially close to her heart: the Project HOPE Foundation and its mission for advancing individuals and families affected by autism. The Project Hope Foundation is located at 2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 2100-358 Greenville, South Carolina 29607. You may also donate onlline via https://www.projecthopesc.org/

The Maryville Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home

Maryville Chapel

843-546-4184