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Carolyn Martin Obituary
She was surrounded by family. Boolie was the wife of the late Edwin S. Martin; daughter of the late Carter S. and Carolyn R. Arthur; and sister of the late James C. Arthur.
Boolie's greatest love was her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn "Biddy" Martin of Ithaca, N.Y.; two grandsons, Edwin S. "Sid" Martin III and his wife, Cathy, of Richmond, and Scott Ferguson Martin of Fairfax and his mother, Debra, of Danville; and her granddaughter, Katelyn N. Martin and her mother, Fonda.
She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Edwin S. Martin Jr. and Carter D. Martin.
She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Edwin S. Martin IV, Anna Catherine Martin and Nancy C. Martin. In addition to her immediate family mem-bers, she is also survived by her sister-in-law, Jackallen Arthur; niece, Allen Carter Whitehead and husband, James Whitehead; her grandnephew, Allen Dukes, his wife, Andrea, and their children Carter and Elizabeth.
Boolie spent much of her life serving public education and advocating for children and young people in Campbell County, first as the long time secretary at Leesville Road Elementary School, then as a member of the Campbell County School Board, and always a devoted fan of high school athletics.
There will be a memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at Timberlake United Methodist Church. The Family will be at the Martin home at 245 Timberlake Drive from 5:15 to 7 p.m. after the service.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at the church.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Please consider memorial gifts, to The Martin Scholarship Fund, c/o Brookville High School, 100 Laxton Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Online condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Martin
Patty Fuller
October 6, 2007
Dear Fonda & Katelyn,
We just found out about (Grandma) at the football game friday night . We were so very deeply saddend by the news. You two are in our thoughts and prayer. If there is ever anything you need you know where we are.. Love Patty & Sarah Fuller
Mandy Hudnall Firtz
October 5, 2007
Although I did not know Boolie directly, I was touched by her contributions to the Lynchburg/Campbell County Community. I was a cheerleader for the Timberlake Lions for 9 years and also coached there for 10. I wonder if Boolie knew when she established the organization that more than 40 years later it would still be thriving in the community. My warmest regards and deepest sympathy to the family.
Molly Berwald
September 28, 2007
Dear Biddy,
My family and I were very saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Matthews
September 28, 2007
Dear Sid and Family.
You have our deepest sympathy. I taught at LRES from 1979 until 1985.
Boolie was more than a secretary. She was LRES. She will be deeply missed but she lives on in all our memories. Boolie and I would talk about many things, especially my daughter Sheryl and her grandson Sid, who where in the same class at Heritage Elementary. I still have the handmade basket that she made for me when we moved from Lynchbug.
God bless you during this time of sorrow
Nancy and Larry Matthews,
Sheryl Matthews Crowell
Bettye Lee
September 27, 2007
I met Boolie when I taught for many years at Leesville Rd. The school would not have succeeded without her. She was a true friend and confidante. I loved talking about football games with her. She loved her "Bees" and I, my VES "Bishops". I was so saddened to hear of her death.
Rick and Bitsy Thompson
September 27, 2007
Dear Biddy, we were so saddened to learn of your mother's death. I clearly remember her being in the forefront of the first "organized" youth football and baseball games in the area -- with many of the Timberlake team home games being played in the area near the Arthur's horse barn. Later on, once we had become neighbors, there was a time when I had taken the curve a bit too wide and knocked loose the Martin mailbox from its stand; she took this all in stride (even when my Dad had not). She embodied the spirit of Timberlake and indeed our entire Brookville community.
Brenda Ferguson
September 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all the good memories bring you comfort.
Kathy McClain Hudson
September 26, 2007
When I was student teaching at Leesville Road Elem. 22 years ago, Boolie Martin was my daily saving grace! From the tiniest detail to the biggest issue, she always had time for a young, green student teacher who just wanted to teach. Thank you, Boolie, for teaching me more in five months than I learned in 4 years of college! :) You will be missed by many. My prayers go out to all of her family. God Bless.
Vandy and Billy Bradley
September 26, 2007
Dear Katelyn and Fonda, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are at the condo and just read the paper via internet. We will be back in Lynchburg soon. Sorry we weren't there to visit with you and the family.
Betsy Haley Londeree
September 26, 2007
Biddy, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a wonderful person, always giving of herself to all of us.
Jeannie White
September 26, 2007
Fonda, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kate McDaniel
September 25, 2007
My condolences and prayers for Boolie's family. She was an amazing and dynamic woman who always thought of others. I am glad to have gotten to know her during our time serving Timberlake UMC on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Her presence in our community will be greatly missed.
Morgan Bell
September 25, 2007
Fonda, Katelyn and family, My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I know Boolie will be missed by all of the family and by everyone she touched with her life. She was a wonderful, caring lady that loved all children.
Carolyn Cunningham
September 25, 2007
Boolie will be missed by many. She was a caring, wonderful lady. I knew her through the school system and had a great deal of respect for her. May the prayers and thouhts of friends help you through the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you and your family.
Carolyn Cunningham
Vivian Farthing Tucker
September 25, 2007
"Biddy" & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! May you take comfort in knowing that so many people have been touched in some way by knowing Boolie and the Martin Family, I know I have. Love & Warmest memories,
Stewart Parnell
September 25, 2007
My condolences and prayers to a great family..
Gerald Mays
September 25, 2007
God Has Taken Her Under His Wings - May She Rest in Peace.
May God Bless and Look After Her Entire Family During This Special Time.
Thank You For Being There For Us.
Your Dearest Friends From The Brookville - Timberlake Fire Department.
Jim Lyle
September 25, 2007
I'm sorry that I will not be able to get to Lynchburg in time for the services, but we are all thinking of you here in Seattle.
MICKEY CROUCH
September 25, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND PYRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. BOOLIE WAS A KIND AND GIVING PERSON WHO WIL BE MISSED GREATLY BY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND THE BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY. I KNOW I AM A BETTER PERSON HAVING KNON HER AND HER FAMILY. MICKEY CROUCH
September 25, 2007
May God comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all her "good works" speak for her.
Anthony & Darlene Ames
Debbie Calohan Cardwell
September 25, 2007
What a wonderful person Boolie was, she will be greatly missed. She has left her mark and will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to the family.
love, Debbie Calohan Cardwell
Kathy Shiflett
September 25, 2007
Dear Fonda and Katelyn, I am so sorry to hear about Boolie passing away. She was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed talking to her. She will be missed by many and she was loved by all that knew her.
Margie Coleman
September 25, 2007
May Gods grace bring you comfort in knowing Boolie is at rest. Her memory will live on with you during your difficult days ahead.
Kristin Overstreet
September 25, 2007
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We so enjoyed all the times we met Booba. What a wonderful person she was. May all your happy memories of her help you in this difficult time
Much love
Brian, Kristin, Katie, Samantha and Molly Overstreet
(Cathy's sister)
Cindy Harding
September 25, 2007
I have known Boolie and her family for most of my life. Boolie was my Dad's secretary at Leesville Rd. Elementary. Boolie was a kind and wonderful woman. Our whole family loved her very much. Boolie will be missed by the whole community - especially the Brookville area. God Bless to the whole Martin family.
Sue Blackstock
September 25, 2007
I was acquainted with Mrs. Martin through the school system as I teach at the Tech Center. She was such a wonderful and caring lady. She meant so much to the education system. She will be greatly missed. Sue Blackstock
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