Mrs. Shelby Jean Hughes Martin, age 73, died peacefully, Monday, April 7th at her home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.
A native of Bulloch County and a 1959 graduate of SEBHS, she and Janice Nelson were known as "The Golddust Twins", basketballs best, coached by George Roebuck. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, puzzles, and attending the many sporting events of her children. She was a member of Nevils United Methodist Church and Carol Crawford Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known as Mema.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Bobby Martin; a son, Tim Martin (Virginia); four daughters, Jill Gwinnett, Marcia Martin (Patty), Holly Weaver (David) and Tiffany Stansbury (Billy Joe); grandchildren, Deanna Keene (John), Jordan Martin (Kim), Andrew Gwinnett (Faith), Betsy Gwinnett, Ciera Weaver (Jason), Gage Weaver (Elisabeth), Lacie Clayton (Matthew), Logan Clayton (Vanden), Lexxus Clayton, Hayden Grooms, Dallas Stansbury and 10 great grandchildren; brother Don Hughes (Janelle), sister Dot Williams (Lawrence); several nieces and nephews; her special friend/care giver Cindy Odom and beloved dog, Chocolate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2014 form 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:00am at Nevils United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Williams, Charlie Martin, David Martin, Kevin Deal, Ashley Harmon, Gary Martin, Demere NeSmith and Rob Morris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Rowe, Chris Hendrix, Janice Nelson, Jean Galbreath, Linwood and Shirley Smith and the Carol Crawford Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Nevils United Methodist Church, 8236 Nevils-Groveland Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458.
A native of Bulloch County and a 1959 graduate of SEBHS, she and Janice Nelson were known as "The Golddust Twins", basketballs best, coached by George Roebuck. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, puzzles, and attending the many sporting events of her children. She was a member of Nevils United Methodist Church and Carol Crawford Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known as Mema.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Bobby Martin; a son, Tim Martin (Virginia); four daughters, Jill Gwinnett, Marcia Martin (Patty), Holly Weaver (David) and Tiffany Stansbury (Billy Joe); grandchildren, Deanna Keene (John), Jordan Martin (Kim), Andrew Gwinnett (Faith), Betsy Gwinnett, Ciera Weaver (Jason), Gage Weaver (Elisabeth), Lacie Clayton (Matthew), Logan Clayton (Vanden), Lexxus Clayton, Hayden Grooms, Dallas Stansbury and 10 great grandchildren; brother Don Hughes (Janelle), sister Dot Williams (Lawrence); several nieces and nephews; her special friend/care giver Cindy Odom and beloved dog, Chocolate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2014 form 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:00am at Nevils United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Williams, Charlie Martin, David Martin, Kevin Deal, Ashley Harmon, Gary Martin, Demere NeSmith and Rob Morris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Rowe, Chris Hendrix, Janice Nelson, Jean Galbreath, Linwood and Shirley Smith and the Carol Crawford Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Nevils United Methodist Church, 8236 Nevils-Groveland Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458.
Mrs. Shelby Jean Hughes Martin, age 73, died peacefully, Monday, April 7th at her home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.
A native of Bulloch County and a 1959 graduate of SEBHS, she and Janice Nelson were known as "The Golddust Twins", basketballs best, coached by George Roebuck. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, puzzles, and attending the many sporting events of her children. She was a member of Nevils United Methodist Church and Carol Crawford Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known as Mema.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Bobby Martin; a son, Tim Martin (Virginia); four daughters, Jill Gwinnett, Marcia Martin (Patty), Holly Weaver (David) and Tiffany Stansbury (Billy Joe); grandchildren, Deanna Keene (John), Jordan Martin (Kim), Andrew Gwinnett (Faith), Betsy Gwinnett, Ciera Weaver (Jason), Gage Weaver (Elisabeth), Lacie Clayton (Matthew), Logan Clayton (Vanden), Lexxus Clayton, Hayden Grooms, Dallas Stansbury and 10 great grandchildren; brother Don Hughes (Janelle), sister Dot Williams (Lawrence); several nieces and nephews; her special friend/care giver Cindy Odom and beloved dog, Chocolate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2014 form 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:00am at Nevils United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Williams, Charlie Martin, David Martin, Kevin Deal, Ashley Harmon, Gary Martin, Demere NeSmith and Rob Morris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Rowe, Chris Hendrix, Janice Nelson, Jean Galbreath, Linwood and Shirley Smith and the Carol Crawford Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Nevils United Methodist Church, 8236 Nevils-Groveland Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458.
A native of Bulloch County and a 1959 graduate of SEBHS, she and Janice Nelson were known as "The Golddust Twins", basketballs best, coached by George Roebuck. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, puzzles, and attending the many sporting events of her children. She was a member of Nevils United Methodist Church and Carol Crawford Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known as Mema.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Bobby Martin; a son, Tim Martin (Virginia); four daughters, Jill Gwinnett, Marcia Martin (Patty), Holly Weaver (David) and Tiffany Stansbury (Billy Joe); grandchildren, Deanna Keene (John), Jordan Martin (Kim), Andrew Gwinnett (Faith), Betsy Gwinnett, Ciera Weaver (Jason), Gage Weaver (Elisabeth), Lacie Clayton (Matthew), Logan Clayton (Vanden), Lexxus Clayton, Hayden Grooms, Dallas Stansbury and 10 great grandchildren; brother Don Hughes (Janelle), sister Dot Williams (Lawrence); several nieces and nephews; her special friend/care giver Cindy Odom and beloved dog, Chocolate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2014 form 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:00am at Nevils United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Williams, Charlie Martin, David Martin, Kevin Deal, Ashley Harmon, Gary Martin, Demere NeSmith and Rob Morris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Rowe, Chris Hendrix, Janice Nelson, Jean Galbreath, Linwood and Shirley Smith and the Carol Crawford Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Nevils United Methodist Church, 8236 Nevils-Groveland Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458.
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