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Page Varner Martin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, after a short battle with cancer. Page was a proud native Atlantan and the eldest daughter of Dr. John and "Teddy" Varner. She was a true Southern Lady with a drawl that would make you think of sweet tea and and southern charm. Forever known as "the most beautiful person" many had ever laid eyes on, Page loved to tell stories of growing up on Peachtree Battle Avenue, spending time at "The Farm" on Davis Drive with all of her Davis Family cousins, and being a part of the Atlantans that supported the Civil Rights era.
Page is predeceased by her first and second husbands, Sam Frankel of Atlanta, GA and Henry Martin of Liverpool, England. Page was a graduate of Northside High School and Georgia State University. She had a love and a gift for gardening in which she earned the title of "the Orchid Whisperer" by her many family and friends. Page also was a History buff and Ancestry fanatic who loved to trace both her Episcopalian and Jewish family lineage throughout history. She was as proud to be the debutant granddaughter of Dr. E.C. Davis who started Crawford Long Hospital, as she was to be the first person in her family to convert to Judaism when she married Sam in 1959. In 1983 Page moved to Jacksonville, Florida and spent the next 38 years enjoying the beach, a second marriage, her beloved pups Critter, Lily and Missy, and most of all her Sea Walk neighbors and dear friends in Ponte Vedra Beach.
In December of 2021 Page was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. She moved back to Atlanta to spend time with her family and friends as she bravely fought the disease. Although much too short, her family is so grateful to have had the last few months caring for, laughing with, and making new memories with Page. She is survived by her children, David (Saundie) Frankel, Elaine Diamond, Evelyn "Bo" (Brian) Lefkoff; grandchildren, Sara Diamond, Emily Diamond, Carter Lefkoff, and Zoe Frankel; brothers, John (Maribet) Varner, Fulton (Serene) Varner; sister, Helene Strahan; and beloved sister-in-law, Jackie Frankel Kanfer. In addition, Page leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews that she adored.
Graveside services for Page will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 2nd, at Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rabbi Ron Segal officiating. A zoom link will also be provided by Dressler's Funeral Care. Shiva will take place at the home of Bo & Brian Lefkoff, on Sunday after the funeral, 7530 Princeton Trace, Atlanta, GA 30328 with the Minyan service taking place at 6:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or The Atlanta Humane Society.
Page Varner Martin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, after a short battle with cancer. Page was a proud native Atlantan and the eldest daughter of Dr. John and "Teddy" Varner. She was a true Southern Lady with a drawl that would make you think of sweet tea and and southern charm. Forever known as "the most beautiful person" many had ever laid eyes on, Page loved to tell stories of growing up on Peachtree Battle Avenue, spending time at "The Farm" on Davis Drive with all of her Davis Family cousins, and being a part of the Atlantans that supported the Civil Rights era.
Page is predeceased by her first and second husbands, Sam Frankel of Atlanta, GA and Henry Martin of Liverpool, England. Page was a graduate of Northside High School and Georgia State University. She had a love and a gift for gardening in which she earned the title of "the Orchid Whisperer" by her many family and friends. Page also was a History buff and Ancestry fanatic who loved to trace both her Episcopalian and Jewish family lineage throughout history. She was as proud to be the debutant granddaughter of Dr. E.C. Davis who started Crawford Long Hospital, as she was to be the first person in her family to convert to Judaism when she married Sam in 1959. In 1983 Page moved to Jacksonville, Florida and spent the next 38 years enjoying the beach, a second marriage, her beloved pups Critter, Lily and Missy, and most of all her Sea Walk neighbors and dear friends in Ponte Vedra Beach.
In December of 2021 Page was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. She moved back to Atlanta to spend time with her family and friends as she bravely fought the disease. Although much too short, her family is so grateful to have had the last few months caring for, laughing with, and making new memories with Page. She is survived by her children, David (Saundie) Frankel, Elaine Diamond, Evelyn "Bo" (Brian) Lefkoff; grandchildren, Sara Diamond, Emily Diamond, Carter Lefkoff, and Zoe Frankel; brothers, John (Maribet) Varner, Fulton (Serene) Varner; sister, Helene Strahan; and beloved sister-in-law, Jackie Frankel Kanfer. In addition, Page leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews that she adored.
Graveside services for Page will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 2nd, at Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rabbi Ron Segal officiating. A zoom link will also be provided by Dressler's Funeral Care. Shiva will take place at the home of Bo & Brian Lefkoff, on Sunday after the funeral, 7530 Princeton Trace, Atlanta, GA 30328 with the Minyan service taking place at 6:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or The Atlanta Humane Society.
OBITUARY
Page Varner Martin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, after a short battle with cancer. Page was a proud native Atlantan and the eldest daughter of Dr. John and "Teddy" Varner. She was a true Southern Lady with a drawl that would make you think of sweet tea and and southern charm. Forever known as "the most beautiful person" many had ever laid eyes on, Page loved to tell stories of growing up on Peachtree Battle Avenue, spending time at "The Farm" on Davis Drive with all of her Davis Family cousins, and being a part of the Atlantans that supported the Civil Rights era.
Page is predeceased by her first and second husbands, Sam Frankel of Atlanta, GA and Henry Martin of Liverpool, England. Page was a graduate of Northside High School and Georgia State University. She had a love and a gift for gardening in which she earned the title of "the Orchid Whisperer" by her many family and friends. Page also was a History buff and Ancestry fanatic who loved to trace both her Episcopalian and Jewish family lineage throughout history. She was as proud to be the debutant granddaughter of Dr. E.C. Davis who started Crawford Long Hospital, as she was to be the first person in her family to convert to Judaism when she married Sam in 1959. In 1983 Page moved to Jacksonville, Florida and spent the next 38 years enjoying the beach, a second marriage, her beloved pups Critter, Lily and Missy, and most of all her Sea Walk neighbors and dear friends in Ponte Vedra Beach.
In December of 2021 Page was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. She moved back to Atlanta to spend time with her family and friends as she bravely fought the disease. Although much too short, her family is so grateful to have had the last few months caring for, laughing with, and making new memories with Page. She is survived by her children, David (Saundie) Frankel, Elaine Diamond, Evelyn "Bo" (Brian) Lefkoff; grandchildren, Sara Diamond, Emily Diamond, Carter Lefkoff, and Zoe Frankel; brothers, John (Maribet) Varner, Fulton (Serene) Varner; sister, Helene Strahan; and beloved sister-in-law, Jackie Frankel Kanfer. In addition, Page leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews that she adored.
Graveside services for Page will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 2nd, at Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rabbi Ron Segal officiating. A zoom link will also be provided by Dressler's Funeral Care. Shiva will take place at the home of Bo & Brian Lefkoff, on Sunday after the funeral, 7530 Princeton Trace, Atlanta, GA 30328 with the Minyan service taking place at 6:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or The Atlanta Humane Society.
Page Varner Martin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, after a short battle with cancer. Page was a proud native Atlantan and the eldest daughter of Dr. John and "Teddy" Varner. She was a true Southern Lady with a drawl that would make you think of sweet tea and and southern charm. Forever known as "the most beautiful person" many had ever laid eyes on, Page loved to tell stories of growing up on Peachtree Battle Avenue, spending time at "The Farm" on Davis Drive with all of her Davis Family cousins, and being a part of the Atlantans that supported the Civil Rights era.
Page is predeceased by her first and second husbands, Sam Frankel of Atlanta, GA and Henry Martin of Liverpool, England. Page was a graduate of Northside High School and Georgia State University. She had a love and a gift for gardening in which she earned the title of "the Orchid Whisperer" by her many family and friends. Page also was a History buff and Ancestry fanatic who loved to trace both her Episcopalian and Jewish family lineage throughout history. She was as proud to be the debutant granddaughter of Dr. E.C. Davis who started Crawford Long Hospital, as she was to be the first person in her family to convert to Judaism when she married Sam in 1959. In 1983 Page moved to Jacksonville, Florida and spent the next 38 years enjoying the beach, a second marriage, her beloved pups Critter, Lily and Missy, and most of all her Sea Walk neighbors and dear friends in Ponte Vedra Beach.
In December of 2021 Page was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. She moved back to Atlanta to spend time with her family and friends as she bravely fought the disease. Although much too short, her family is so grateful to have had the last few months caring for, laughing with, and making new memories with Page. She is survived by her children, David (Saundie) Frankel, Elaine Diamond, Evelyn "Bo" (Brian) Lefkoff; grandchildren, Sara Diamond, Emily Diamond, Carter Lefkoff, and Zoe Frankel; brothers, John (Maribet) Varner, Fulton (Serene) Varner; sister, Helene Strahan; and beloved sister-in-law, Jackie Frankel Kanfer. In addition, Page leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews that she adored.
Graveside services for Page will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 2nd, at Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rabbi Ron Segal officiating. A zoom link will also be provided by Dressler's Funeral Care. Shiva will take place at the home of Bo & Brian Lefkoff, on Sunday after the funeral, 7530 Princeton Trace, Atlanta, GA 30328 with the Minyan service taking place at 6:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or The Atlanta Humane Society.
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