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Martha Martinat
1926 - 2025
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Martha Martinat Obituary
Nov 24, 1926 - Jul 26, 2025
Martha Martinat passed away on July 26, 2025. Her husband Dr. E H Martinat passed in 1984. Martha was born on November 24, 1926, to Dr. and Mrs. Karan M Yokeley. She is survived by her children, Karan Martinat Witt, Edwin Henry (Michelle) Martinat Jr., and her four grandchildren, Gus and Max Witt and George and Edwin Martinat III.
Martha graduated from Reynolds High School in 1943 and received a Pre-Med degree from Duke University in 1946.
She volunteered for many local organizations including President of NC Medical Auxiliary, Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped, Forsyth Council of Older Adults, YWCA, Step One, Bowman Grey Medical Wives, FIRST, Council of Ministries at Centenary Church, Forsyth Democratic Women, and Leadership W-S. She was a member of the NC Drug Commission, NC Commission of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Salvation Army Board, and Friends of the RJR High School Auditorium Committee.
She received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine twice for her work with mental health and substance abuse.
Visitation is Friday evening from 6 to 9 at Salem Funeral Home on Reynolda Road followed by a private service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Martinat Fund at Forsyth Medical Center at 1701 S. Hawthorne Rd., W-S 27103. Condolences may be shared at www.salemfh.com.
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2951 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Judge Todd Burke
July 30, 2025
Thank you Mrs. Martinat for your service in our city of Winston-Salem. I will always treasure your letter of support to Governor Hunt when I was appointed Superior Court Judge. May the peace of God be with your family.
Blessings
Judge Todd Burke
Shirley Fly
July 29, 2025
Martha was my neighbor for decades in Sherwood area. I never saw her with out her lovely smile and opened heart she was a special friend.
Jennifer Bass Daniel
July 29, 2025
I send my most sincere condolences to Edwin & Mark, who were precious neighbors to my mom. Upon reading this obit, I can see why Edwin grew to be such an amazing human. She surely was an inspiration to many.
Pamela Corbett
July 29, 2025
Nothing was impossible for Martha. We partnered and shared stories around Leadership Winston Salem, the Mental Health Collaborative and The Children´s Home. And that was just a fraction of her community service. What a blessing Martha was to our community. With love and gratitude, her impact lives on.
Michael Clements
July 29, 2025
Martha was an outstanding person and a wonderful asset for our community. She was a member of Reynolds Rotary for many years and supported the mission of the organization. Her legacy of service
will live on.
Robyn Mixon
July 29, 2025
I knew Martha years ago and she was always the most engaging and interesting person. I have not seen her in many years. She led a kind and caring life--a super bright and involved person in important ways. She left her mark on this world.
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