Elsie Martin

Elsie Martin obituary, Laurens, SC

Elsie Martin

Elsie Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Kennedy Mortuary & Crematory - Laurens on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Elsie Terry Martin, 91, of Laurens, and wife of the late Marion B. Martin, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
Born in Laurens, Elsie was a daughter of the late John Furman and Mary Frances Lynch Terry. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Elsie is survived by her children, Marion M. Walker (David), Susan M. Waldrep, and Kenneth B. Martin; grandchildren, Stephen Waldrep and Chad Walker; a great grandchild, Blake Waldrep; and sisters, Brenda Vaughn and Nelly Brock.
In addition to her husband and parents, Elsie was predeceased by grandchildren, Brian Walker and Mary Angela Waldrep; and a son-in-law, Henry Waldrep.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 2:00 PM at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Alex D. Henderson. Visitation with the family will be immediately after the service.
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