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Nellie Burnette Martin

10/19/1950 - 08/24/2024

Obituary For Nellie Burnette Martin

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Nellie Burnette Martin, 73, of Cherry St., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. She was born October 19, 1950, in Martinsville, VA to the late Jessie Hairston and Jessie Mae Hairston Burnette.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Burnette.

Nellie was a member of First Baptist Church and was a graduate of Martinsville High School.

Those left to cherish her memory include: her husband, Leon Martin, Sr. of the home; two sons, Leon Martin, Jr. and Brian Walter Martin both of Martinsville, VA; one grandson, Aveon Turner of Lynchburg, VA; three sisters, Patricia Dorsey of Florida, Gwendolyn Grant and Carolyn Burnette both of Martinsville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Charles Whitfield, Eulogist. Interment will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1101 Cherry St., Martinsville, VA.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.


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My condolences and prayers for Nellie's family. She was my classmate. James Hairston Jr and family

I grew up with Nell and her sisters on cherry street.We went to school across the street where Mcwork shop was. I will miss her beautiful smile and her goodness to all she meet. Rest on Nell until I see you again. Love you. Gloria Joan Hairston-Finney

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she rest peacefully. Denise Orange

The spirit of a loving heart will live in memory. May you take the comfort in the sweet memories of a beautiful life. May you rest in peace.

Leon & Family Nell will be missed. Her beautiful poetry that she loved to write and her soft voice for singing. Nell wrote a beautiful poem for my mom (Dorothy Geter Scott.) Mom cherished that poem from Nell. Know that our "Love Thoughts and Prayers" are with the Family.❤️🕊️ The Scott - Geter - Kirby families

I knew Ms. Nell and her husband since I was a little girl. They were so nice and always seemed like a happy couple. Ms. Nell always had a smile on her face. I am sad she has left us but I know she is in a better place looking over her loved ones. Don't crown him (Jesus) Ms. Nell until his children all get there.

Tammy

My sincere condolences to Leon, sons, sisters, and family. Nell was a very sweet and kind person. Loved her laughter. Family, hold onto her beautiful and fond memories as they are everlasting. May God comfort you all during this most challenging time. ❤️

To Leon and sons, Nell's sister's, shocked and saddened to learn of her transition. We have been friends since 1969. Spent plenty of time with her and Leon, especially when they lived on Dunlap Street, and Cherry Street. Also at Mrs. Jessie's house in East Martinsville. Nell lived a good life and she was always with Leon. So family you have some fond memories as well as I. Rest on Nell Burnette Martin. You are in God's hands.

My condolences and prayers to Nellie's family. Willie Mae Harris

Nell, you will be greatly missed. May God give your family peace during this time.

Jeremy and I miss her already. Nell has been apart of my family since I was born. We share our birthday date, my church ride partner and most of all, my friend. Prayers lifted for the family. Love you Soul Sister, I'll see you in the morning!

Condolences to the family in the passing of my school mate....🙏🏽

Our Love Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family❤️🕊 - The Geter-Scott - Kirby Families

Sending my condolences to one of the cherry town members sip God bless to the family

Corinne Davis

My friend Sister Nell. She always greeted me with that beautiful and kinds words. You will truly be missed my friend. Love and prayers to the family.

To the Family of My Classmate and Sister In Christ, You have my Deepest Sympathy. Gracie Tidline.

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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