Mary E. Martin's Obituary
Mary E. Martin, age 78, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Springdale. She was born on March 29, 1938, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to Poli and Ivyl Pepper Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl G. Martin, Sr.; her sister, Joyce Gilbert; and her brother, Duran Robertson.
She was a member of the Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She had a deep love for children and was a daycare provider for more than thirty years. She loved making people happy and spending quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening.
Mary is survived by her three sons, Rickey Martin of Silver City, New Mexico, Carl (Grant) Martin, Jr. and wife Kathy of Hartford, Alabama, and Steve Martin and wife Shawnetta of Springdale; her eight grandchildren, David Martin, Bethany Martin, Mary Elizabeth Martin, Rhonda Draper, Christina Kidd, Tressa Bowlin, Ashton Burba, and Taylor Burba; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Interment immediately following at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Safety Center at 614 E Emma Ave #200, Springdale, AR 72764 / (479) 872-6183.
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