Christine Wilma Martin
Christine Wilma Martin, 100, of Ruston, passed through the gates of Heaven Friday, July 16, 2021. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a former member of Hodge Baptist Church.
Christine was a “Class Act” and was known for her beauty; both inside and out. She always was curious on how things were going with everyone and liked to ask questions out of care and love. Her family was her heart and was her everything!
She held her grandchildren in a special place in her heart; a place where they could do no wrong. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be truly missed.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Judy Deal and husband David, Kathie Cordaro and husband Frank; grandchildren, Dr. Christopher Deal, Marcie Ramsey and husband Brandon, Martie Cordaro and wife Sara, Vinnie Cordaro, Larry Cordaro, Connie Kittner and husband Mike, Richie Cordaro and wife Fabi; great grandchildren, Braden Ramsey, Taylor Ramsey, Kendall Ramsey, Gavin Cordaro, Collin Cordaro, Cass Cordaro, River Payne, Mia Kittner, Avae Kittner, Jagger Kittner, Zuri Cordaro; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Martin; great-grandchild, Cicily Kittner; parents, Marvin Josiah and Willow Bell (Britt) Rogers; siblings, Hazel Young, Nellie Holman, Aubyn Morrow, Aubrey Rogers.
Friends may visit on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Quitman Baptist Church from 1:30 p.m. until time of service.
Funeral services are set to begin at 3 p.m. at Quitman Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Rudd officiating. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers, Reanee Mosley and Eva Danzy, for the special care they gave.
Honoring Mrs. Martin by serving as pallbearers are Dr. Christopher Deal, Martie Cordaro, Vinnie Cordaro, Larry Cordaro, Richie Cordaro, Gavin Cordaro, Collin Cordaro and Braden Ramsey.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christian Community Action in Ruston or Eight Days of Hope.
