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Funeral Service: Noon, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Gethsemane Baptist Church
Debbie J. Martin, 67, of Danville, went to be with the Lord June 24, 2023. She was born August 20, 1955, in Danville to Ollie Nantz and the late Earl "Speck" Nantz. Debbie graduated from Crab Orchard High School and Eastern Kentucky University with both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She loved children and devoted her life to them, teaching at Kentucky School for the Deaf for over 30 years. Debbie was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and attended Southland Christian Church. She is the widow of Jerry Wayne Martin.
Along with her mother she is survived by her children Matthew (Aleshea) Martin and Lyndsey (Aaron) Carpenter, her brother Mark (Donna) Nantz, and her grandchildren Jacob Martin Carpenter, Emerson Martin, Ava Jayne Carpenter, Taylor Carpenter, Reese Martin, Sloan Martin, and Sawyer Martin, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Martin. Debbie was known and respected throughout the Danville community and especially loved by her KSD family and many other loving friends.
The funeral service will be noon, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Rev. Chadwick Noel, Rev. Brad King, Rev. Kyle Stachewicz and Rev. Brian Lucas. Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. The burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery with her husband.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Carpenter, Zeke Nantz, Jason Brewer, Byron Wilson, David Carpenter, Amos Jared Reid and Alex Spears. Honorary pallbearers are Sherry Hodge, Mary Beth Gay, Barb Snapp, Karen Schulz, Kent Mann, Scott Haun, Bill Frederick, Herb Toombs, and other special friends from KSD.
Memorial donations are suggested to Samaritan's Purse or Give Kids the World.
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Beth Mitchum
July 6, 2023
Debbie was one of the most awesome Godly women that I am so thankful I had an opportunity to get to know her and work with her at KSD. Her energy and passion to serve others never slows her down. Her faith in God shows His presence whenever she speaks/signs in great encouragement, her laughter, her hugs, and her smiles. Debbie will truly be missed. However, always treasure the memories that we had with her.
Karen Wellman
June 28, 2023
I´m thankful for the time I knew Debbie both in and out of KSD. She was a beloved mentor and friend. Her legacy in the deaf community will never be forgotten.
Angela Goodpaster
June 27, 2023
A most gracious and lovely lady will be missed by many. Debbie´s loving Christain spirit was evident in everything she did and with all she associated. We all were blessed to know and be called her friend.
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