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Obituary For Dorothy Ruth Martin

Dorothy Ruth Martin, 90, Cherry St., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on September 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Willie Peatross and the late Mary Hairston Peatross.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Green Martin; one son, Gregory Martin; and one brother, Charlie Peatross.

Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Willing Worker's Club, the Culinary committee, and the Pastor's Aide.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, Wayne Martin, Fredrick (Brenda) Martin, and Clifford Martin all of Martinsville, VA, and Al (Charlene) Martin of Kernersville, NC; two sisters, Priscilla Dandridge of Ridgeway, VA, and Delores (Carl) Joyce of Martinsville, VA; sister-in-law, Aretha Peatross; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with funeral service following at 11:30 a.m., with Dr. Charles Whitfield, Eulogist. Visitation will be held Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

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Sorry to hear of your mothers home going. God Bless you all. May you find strength in the wonderful memories. Betty

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We are so sorry for your loss Cliff and family. Prayers with you all. Love Kelly, Wayne and Ari

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My condolences to the family sorry for your loss Q

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Jesus bless the Martin family in your time of loss my codolences bro Lawrence

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Al, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick Cross

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Delores, Carl and the entire Martin family you have our deepest sympathy.We will continue to lift you up in prayer. Love, Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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To the family of Sister Dorothy Martin, she will truly be missed such a sweet fun loving woman.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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