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Obituary For Mary Reese Martin

Mary Reese Martin 78 of Madison, NC passed Saturday, November 23, 2024. Public visitation will held from 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024 at Perry - Spencer Funeral Home, 402 Short Avenue, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Way of the Cross Church, 938 Brookdale St., Martinsville, VA with the Home Going service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery, located on Nicholas St, Madison, NC.

Mary R. Martin, 78, of Madison, North Carolina gracefully departed the Earth on November 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mary was born to John and Mabel Martin on November 4, 1946.

She attended Charles Drew high school where she led the band to field as a majorette. Mary furthered her education in Leberal Arts/Journalism at North Carolina A&T State University where she received her bachelor and masters degrees in print journalism. While attending North Carolina A&T, she began he career at American Express, then moved onto Bank of America as a mortgage consultant. While she attended A&T State University she worked as a journalist for the news and record and for state representative, Earl Jones. She was also a part of creating the 100th Centennial quilt which now hangs in NC A&T State University's library.

Mary was a compassionate woman who strived for prefection and insisted that her children did the same. She was a caregiver to her Elder, she was an editor of Books, she was a representative of high point furniture, market, and a devout, faithful servant of Christ, providing spiritual guidance to her friends and family, she was truly the matriarch of the family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mabel Martin, Son Vaughntino Verlane Hayes, grandson, Javis Omar Hayes, and granddaughter Candance Mitchell.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Stephen Hayes (Kim), two daughters, Fatima Rhymes (Harvey) and Portia Hayes. She also leaves, her "Precious Loves of Gold Nuggets", Lamar Tatum, Jeremiah Woolridge, Jacob Woolridge, Shauntara Smith, India Marsh, Tyler Blackwell, Hannah Ingram, Kierston Dalton, Chad Penn, Shelia Lee, Joshua Hayes, Marquita Rucker, Ashley Hairston, Sierra Hairston, Ashley Welch, James Welch, Jr. and Marquikita Blackwell; two brothers, John Lynn (Lynn), Curtis Martin (Kathy), three sisters, Carolyn Martin, Tanya Martin and Laura Martin, with a whole host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Condolences to Curtis Vaughn (Red) Martin. Just saw where your sister transitioned last year. I met her on my many trips to Madison.

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Just saw where you transitioned. I met you once or twice through your brother Curtis (Red) Vaugh Martin. I give thoughts and celebrations to your family and know you are missed each day.

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Grandma, There aren't enough words of kindness that could comfort us during this difficult period. I always loved you Mary Reese. I miss our long phone calls and your laugh. You fought a good fight. No more pain grandma. You can rest now. May you rest in peace and in love. Love your Granddaughter MarQuitta

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May you rest in peace Grandma.

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May the Lord continue to shine his Light. Through your daughter and grands, Jesus' Light Shines. Rest now in the Arms of Jesus.

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Through your daughter and granddaughters, I have seen your beautiful "Light of the Lord" through them. Now, you rest in the Arms of Jesus.

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Prayers and condolences to the Martin family and her children. May God continue to give you strength, comfort and peace. God has called our beautiful Sister in Christ home. We will miss her sweet smile and spirit,encouragement and prayers on our Tuesday night prayer line and Thursday night Bible study! RWG🕊️Sister Mary! To her family We love 💕 you and are praying 🙏🏽 for you! Philadelphia way of the Cross church and Holy Way of Life Community church prayer line family!

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I thought of you today. But that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart!❤️ RWG Sister Mary!🕊️

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So Sorry for your loss,Wishing you Peace🕊 to bring comfort,courage to face days ahead and loving memories to cherish and forever hold in your ❤heart.Praying 🙏for you and your family.God will bring you through🥰😘❤🫶you all are in my thoughts and prayers! 🕊️ Tanisha Jackson

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My condolences to family,praying that God will strengthen each of you. Trust in Him always for He will never leave you or forsaken you. God is a refuge in times of sorrows. Jennifer Roberts and family.

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Sis. Mary Reese I met during a WOTCC Holy Convocation many years ago and instantly we became friends throughout the years we kept in touch I'll miss her smile and long Conversations..Much Love to you Rest On Peace We all Love you but God Loved you Best. MUCH LOVE MY DEAR SISTER Sis Gene Gills Livingwaters Redeemed Apostolic Church of Christ formally Newport News WOTCC I

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Curtis (Red) and family, My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Mary Reese and I were besties growing up. I will love and cherish her memories forever. Be blessed Family, Barbara Jean Moore Abrams

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Rest in peace, Mary. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and into your heart. I never seen you without a smile. I will cherish our memories together. Thinking of the family during this time of sorrow.

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My sincere condolences and prayers to the Family Nora Montgomery

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Mary, my dear, dear, friend Ron here, I will miss you so much words can't express how much I'll miss you. Although one day we'll be reunited, and Heaven will be a glorious reunion. We can eat in any restaurant,go to any coffee house and see art tours endlessly. I'll be praying the Lord to cover your family with his endless love to get through this difficult time . Goodbye for a while my dear, dear friend. ❤️

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Prayers and condolences to the Martin family. May God continue to give you strength and peace.God bless you all. Love, Steve and Tesa Scales

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Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many fond memories of Mary Reece. When I think of her, it is her smile, her beauty, and the love that she shared everywhere she went. Family continue to stick together and love one another. May our Father God give you peace and comfort you while you go through this storm. Weeping may endure but your joy shall come! Denise Smith- Eden, NC

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Prayers, God's comfort and love to the family. Alice Bethea

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Prayers and love to the family, Alice Bethea

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There are no words when you lose a love one . Just know that God is still good .Prayers to the Martin family . Sharon Scales.

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Condolences to the entire family, may God strengthen each of you 🥀

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GOD has called our beautiful Sister in Christ home. We will miss her vibrant sweet smile and witnessing her giving GOD all the praise he deserves. To the family, we find comfort in knowing she had that hope in JESUS Take your rest our sweet Sister. To her family We love you and are praying for you Our Sincere Condolences, Standley and Priscilla Hairston

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Lord have mercy.I am going to miss my friend. We had funny and sad times together.We sometimes would cry and pray together. And if she had something I needed I need only ask. And vice versa. I know she is no longer in pain and has a new glorified body..Stephen Fatima and Portia please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything I can do. I will see you again oneday my sweet friend. Rest in peace. Tammy Lowe Madison N. C.

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My condolences and prayers to the family, Gloria Mckiver and family

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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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