Celia Gardner Martin was born on 6/30/29 to the late Ernie and Louise Gardner. She was one of ten children. Celia shared a close relationship with her siblings and celebrated many rich traditions with them, including an annual sisters' trip that generated amazing memories and lots of laughter.
In August of 1951, she married her true love, Hugh Martin and together they had three children.
Celia's career began at Martin General Hospital in Williamston where she was a lab technician for many years. She later co-owned a store called Country Crafts downtown with her friend, Myra Bowen. She was a dedicated employee at the Martin County Department of Aging and took pride in helping her local community. Outside of her career, Celia was a gifted artist with a natural aptitude for a variety of creative pursuits. Her passions included flower arranging, sewing, baking, painting and decorating, along with doting on her beloved grandchildren. Celia was a member of the Woman's Club and many other community organizations she volunteered with. She was a longstanding and devoted member of Memorial Baptist Church, which she truly treasured. Celia was a devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Louise Gardner; her husband Hugh Martin and son, Hugh Martin, Jr.; as well as her brother Bubba Gardner and sisters, Ernestine Mullins, Nell Young, Bonnie Herje and Viola Ellis. She is survived by her son; her daughter and husband; as well as her grandchildren. She is also survived by her four sisters in addition to many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is grateful for all the many cards, flowers, prayers and phone calls during recent months. If desired, donations can be made in her honor to Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.
Biggs Funeral Home, LLC is serving the family.
In August of 1951, she married her true love, Hugh Martin and together they had three children.
Celia's career began at Martin General Hospital in Williamston where she was a lab technician for many years. She later co-owned a store called Country Crafts downtown with her friend, Myra Bowen. She was a dedicated employee at the Martin County Department of Aging and took pride in helping her local community. Outside of her career, Celia was a gifted artist with a natural aptitude for a variety of creative pursuits. Her passions included flower arranging, sewing, baking, painting and decorating, along with doting on her beloved grandchildren. Celia was a member of the Woman's Club and many other community organizations she volunteered with. She was a longstanding and devoted member of Memorial Baptist Church, which she truly treasured. Celia was a devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Louise Gardner; her husband Hugh Martin and son, Hugh Martin, Jr.; as well as her brother Bubba Gardner and sisters, Ernestine Mullins, Nell Young, Bonnie Herje and Viola Ellis. She is survived by her son; her daughter and husband; as well as her grandchildren. She is also survived by her four sisters in addition to many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is grateful for all the many cards, flowers, prayers and phone calls during recent months. If desired, donations can be made in her honor to Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.
Biggs Funeral Home, LLC is serving the family.
Celia Gardner Martin was born on 6/30/29 to the late Ernie and Louise Gardner. She was one of ten children. Celia shared a close relationship with her siblings and celebrated many rich traditions with them, including an annual sisters' trip that generated amazing memories and lots of laughter.
In August of 1951, she married her true love, Hugh Martin and together they had three children.
Celia's career began at Martin General Hospital in Williamston where she was a lab technician for many years. She later co-owned a store called Country Crafts downtown with her friend, Myra Bowen. She was a dedicated employee at the Martin County Department of Aging and took pride in helping her local community. Outside of her career, Celia was a gifted artist with a natural aptitude for a variety of creative pursuits. Her passions included flower arranging, sewing, baking, painting and decorating, along with doting on her beloved grandchildren. Celia was a member of the Woman's Club and many other community organizations she volunteered with. She was a longstanding and devoted member of Memorial Baptist Church, which she truly treasured. Celia was a devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Louise Gardner; her husband Hugh Martin and son, Hugh Martin, Jr.; as well as her brother Bubba Gardner and sisters, Ernestine Mullins, Nell Young, Bonnie Herje and Viola Ellis. She is survived by her son; her daughter and husband; as well as her grandchildren. She is also survived by her four sisters in addition to many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is grateful for all the many cards, flowers, prayers and phone calls during recent months. If desired, donations can be made in her honor to Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.
Biggs Funeral Home, LLC is serving the family.
In August of 1951, she married her true love, Hugh Martin and together they had three children.
Celia's career began at Martin General Hospital in Williamston where she was a lab technician for many years. She later co-owned a store called Country Crafts downtown with her friend, Myra Bowen. She was a dedicated employee at the Martin County Department of Aging and took pride in helping her local community. Outside of her career, Celia was a gifted artist with a natural aptitude for a variety of creative pursuits. Her passions included flower arranging, sewing, baking, painting and decorating, along with doting on her beloved grandchildren. Celia was a member of the Woman's Club and many other community organizations she volunteered with. She was a longstanding and devoted member of Memorial Baptist Church, which she truly treasured. Celia was a devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Louise Gardner; her husband Hugh Martin and son, Hugh Martin, Jr.; as well as her brother Bubba Gardner and sisters, Ernestine Mullins, Nell Young, Bonnie Herje and Viola Ellis. She is survived by her son; her daughter and husband; as well as her grandchildren. She is also survived by her four sisters in addition to many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is grateful for all the many cards, flowers, prayers and phone calls during recent months. If desired, donations can be made in her honor to Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.
Biggs Funeral Home, LLC is serving the family.
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