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Fay Martin Obituary
Survivors, children, Cynthia M. Jones, Della L. Martin, James (Sherburne) Martin; Robert (Joyce) Martin, Janet Martin; daughter-in-law, Thaliard "Thel" Martin; many grandchildren; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Pauline Upton, Cincinnati, OH; nieces, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. The family expresses thanks to Covenant Hospice for their excellent care.
Family will receive friends, 11:00-12:00 noon Saturday, at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
www.jarnigansmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fay Martin
Faye and Don Forbes
October 5, 2011
Our love and prayers go out to You and your family James.There is peace in knowing you will see her again one day.
God bless you,
Veda McClain
October 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Martin. You will miss her, but I'm sure she's in the arms of Jesus.
Debbie Helsley
October 4, 2011
Robert, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Now you have your very own guardian angel to watch over you and Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Representative Joe Armstrong
October 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mrs. Martin.
October 3, 2011
James-Iam sorry for your loss of your Mother.Our prayers are with you and the family.
Fred & Barbara Jackson
David Taylor
October 3, 2011
To the Martin Family memories are what this life represents,and I have many of them. As I look back on my life your family played a key role in developing me as a man.Your Mother always had positive words for me. Growing up John (Ronnie) and I was always together if you saw one you would see the other. To all the Martin Kids your Mother was a very special person. And she will truly be missed.
Michael Cox
October 1, 2011
James - we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We both know how it is to lose a parent. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michael & Teresa
Cheryl & Eddie Hunter
October 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn Gaddis, Karol and Allen Flowers
October 1, 2011
James and Sherburne, we will keep you in our prayers.
September 30, 2011
The family has my deepest sympathy, I wish to let you know that you are in my prayers and pray the Lord keep you and give you peace in Him. Much love to you. Ronald E. Cross
Nathaniel Hill
September 30, 2011
James & Sherburne, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you and your Family.
Vernon D. Hardin
September 30, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 30, 2011
To the Martin family, We share your sorrow. May God Bless all of you. With Love, The Earles, Cox, Patrick and Johnson Familes.
The Cright Family
September 30, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family in this time of bereavement. God will give you his peace, comfort & guidence, during this time and days ahead.
ghuff ghuff
September 30, 2011
Dear Martin family so sorry for your loss. We all must walk in these shoes may God comfort you at this time. Sincerely, The Huff and Simmons family.
LISA CROSS WOODS & FAMILY
September 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ralph Humphrey
September 30, 2011
GOD BLESS THE MARTIN FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Ralph Humphrey and family, Knoxville TN and Radcliff KY.
Emily Slater
September 29, 2011
James and Sherburne, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
September 29, 2011
Mrs. Martin was a special part of our lives growing up on Lonsdale. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
With Love,
Tootie
Joyce Butler-Echols
September 29, 2011
James & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God comfort you at this time.
Darlene Waters
September 29, 2011
I grew up knocking on her door asking to buy pops and candy. Mrs. Fay was not only a good person she was a sweet and loving lady. she always looked for the good in everybody.She was our family on behalf of the whiteside and waters family we would like to say, how sorry we were to hear the news. Rest and know that we will always be here for you guys.
Love from the Whiteside family
John & Judy Faulkner
September 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss James and Sherburne. Our prayers are with you now and always through this time, and the ever pressing world from day to day. May your mother rest in peace. John & Judy Faulkner.
Debra Agnew and Family
September 29, 2011
It sadden us to hear of your loss, but we are assured that to be absent from the body is to be present with Lord. Remember that you are upheld and safe in His arms.
Dawn Williams
September 29, 2011
To Ms.Cynthia and family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Walter & Jannice Sutton
September 29, 2011
Our prayers are with you in your time of trial. God bless and strengthen you.
Allen & Luvernel Clark
September 29, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Wayne and Vicki Mckinney
September 29, 2011
To the Martin Family,
May God's Grace fall upon you in this time of sadness.
Wayne and Vicki Mckinney
John & Marie Breadley Davis
September 29, 2011
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Lillan McMillen
September 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Grace E. Stephens & Family
September 29, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 29, 2011
To the Martin Family, our hearts are with you at this time of sorrow. May the Lord God bless you all.
Libby Bridges-Phillips and family
Smithville,TN
Peggy Jackson
September 29, 2011
Robert and Family,
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Chaplain Dennis "Jamie" Murphy
September 29, 2011
To the Martin Family The Lonsdale Community will Be Praying for you and your Family in the days to come.
Charlotte Holt
September 29, 2011
Sheburne,James and the Martin family you have my deepest condolences on your lost. May God strenghten and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Ms. Martin lived a long wonderful life and God loved her and saw that she was getting tired and called her to her rest. "Never out of mind or heart, Just briefly out of sight, For parting can not take away what God will reunite. Much love to you all.
Andre and Venus Styles
September 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Davis
September 29, 2011
James and family; Our prayers are with you. May God bless you always. Robert and Alma Davis
edward taylor
September 29, 2011
may god bless and keep you and the martin family forever in our prayers,i remember ms martin she was a mother to me ,she is sadly missed.love always ...the taylor family...........
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