Eileen A. Martin

Eileen A. Martin obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Eileen A. Martin

Eileen Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by H.D Oliver Funeral Apartments, Inc. - Laskin Road Chapel on Mar. 5, 2025.

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Eileen A. Martin, 82, passed away on February 26, 2025. Born in Hazelton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen and Leo Zientek.
Married to Marty Martin for 59 years, Eileen was a proud Navy wife, sister, mom, Mommom and friend extraordinaire. She loved her family and her home. She was an avid gardener and kept an amazing yard that was enjoyed by family, friends, neighbors and birds.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lowell "Marty" Martin and son-in-law, Michael Dole.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Suzanne Carroll children, daughters Judith Edwards (John), and Maryellen, son Lowell "JR" Martin, Jr, grandchildren, Nate, Courtney, Allison, Jeremy, Lauren, Tyler, Kevin, Zachary, Alexis, Jayden and Caitlin. Great-grandchildren Abigail, Zoe, Graham, Madeline, Bailee, Bridgette, Harper, Olivia, baby Kuhns and many loving friends and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Eileen's name to St. Jude's Research Hospital or Mercy Chefs.

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