Martha Anne Martin

martha martin

September 14, 1945 ~ December 30, 2022

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Martha Anne Martin, 77, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 30, 2022.
Martha was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for the past 25 years where she was active in the choir. She worked at Asheville Head Neck & Ear for over 30 years and for Mountain Area Ear Nose and Throat for over 12 years. She retired in 2014. She had worked at Ingles on Sand Hill Road for the past four years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Flora Pearson, her aunt Virginia McDowell, her daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Kenneth Davis and her son-in-law Mark Elam.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Marcus Martin, Jr., daughters, Kimberly Martin Elam of Asheville and Karen Marcella Martin of Sylva, and adopted daughter Terry Stiles. The light of her life were her three grandsons and their wives, Justin West of Marshall, Jason and Amanda West of Canton and Jared and Brittany West of Columbus, GA. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Claire, Colton, Brayden, Hank, Cole, Everlee and Reese West and adopted great-grandchildren, Kaylynn and Hayden Luker.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr., and Pastors Winston Parrish, Doug Guy and Allen Rash officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Choir, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

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Memorial Service: January 7, 2023 2:00 pm

Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187

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Visitation: January 7, 2023 1:00 pm - April 28, 2025 2:00 pm

Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. To the family of Martha I am so sorry for your loss You have my love, prayers and sympathies ! God be with you all and give you Peace and Comfort at this time and in the future 🙏🙏 I love you Kim ❤️

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  3. Dear families you are all in my thoughts and my prayers Ms Martha was the most precious lady no matter where you saw her I know we will see her soon in heaven till that day I pray God will give all of you strength, peace and comfort Love all of you

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  4. Praying for you all during this difficult time. I know you will put trust in God for peace and comfort as only he can give.
    Lisa Wilson and family.

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  5. So Sorry 😞 for your loss all our Prayers But look up Heaven is sounding Sweeter all the time. Thinking of you and your family at this time

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  6. Such a great loss. She will definitely be a bright light in heaven and will shine her love upon you always. Love and prayers to all.

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  8. Martha was a genuine lovely lady with a caring soul. She is missed already. Many prayers for you Kim and your family.

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  9. Junior, Kim and Karen, so sorry to hear of Martha’ s passing. Heaven sure did gain another beautiful songbird! I will always remember Martha for her beautiful voice and her laughter. I will cherish all my childhood memories made at your house, church and the many outings we had in wonderful fellowship to Carowinds etc… Although I know your hearts are broken, I pray God will give you much comfort in knowing she is with our precious Lord and Savior and will be waiting for the day you all are reunited once again. All my love and prayers to you all. Kim Moore Rhodes

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  11. Kim your mom was a real blessing to us her smile and sweet presence will be missed!! Praying for you and your family!!
    Love and prayers, Ed and Brenda Ellege

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  12. Dear Martin family, I’m very sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs Martin as a very sweet and happy lady. May God bless you all.

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  13. God bless you during this trying time.Martha was a very sweet lady.I will miss her in my visits to Ingles

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  14. So sorry for your loss. Martha always had a way of making me laugh even when I didn’t want to! She will be missed. Prayers for your family.

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  15. Marcus, Please know my love, prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. I was so sad to hear of Martha’s passing. I have such precious memories of getting to know you both on our YAH trips and gatherings. She and you will always be very special to my heart.

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  16. I shop at Ingles where ms Martha worked!. There was never a time I went through Martha’s line that she didn’t greet me with a warm “How’s Ms Robin?” I will miss you sweet Martha! You were a bright light in this world!!! ♥️♥️♥️

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  17. Your family and mine have gone way back with great church memories. I knew Martha loved to sing like my Mom Ruby. God be with You Kim and family. We will pray for comfort during these difficult days ahead. Sherry Arrington and Family.

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  18. Martha was an amazing woman, she loved everyone and was just so sweet. Even though I didn’t get to work with her as much as I wanted to, I quickly realized how amazing she was.

    My thoughts and prayers go to her family.

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  19. My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. I always loved going through mrs Martha line at the cheek out. Wen I had to get things. She always had a smile on her face that would brighten your day. She was such a wonderful person.

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  20. I didn’t know Martha personally, but I always enjoyed talking to her, as I went through her line at Ingles. She was a sweet soul. My deepent condolences to the family.

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  21. Junior, Kim , Karen I’m so sorry to hear about Martha passing away you are in my prayers. May God be with you all.

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  22. My deepest condolences and sympathy to Marcus and family. Martha was a kind, sweet lady and always a joy to talk to. Although your hearts are saddened by her loss, there was a joyous jubilation awaiting her as she passed through the gates of heaven. I was truly blessed to have known her and will miss seeing her. You are in my prayers.

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  23. Marcus
    Phil and I are sorry to learn of Martha Ann’s passing we loved her and she and Phil became such great friends at ingles since I have been sick Phil said she never failed to ask how I was I have known her got a long time since my Austin family lived in the cove know you are in our thoughts and prayers

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