Mary Viola Martin, a resident of Fellowship, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was 81 years old. She was a loving caregiver to her mother, and her brother and sister, until the end. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in the Fellowship community and she attended the community church her whole life. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with friends. Mary loved to keep the roads hot and the telephone too. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Melton “Buddy” Martin, Sr.; son, Wayne Martin; parents, Ollie and Hazel Byrd; siblings, Marvin Byrd, Eunice Sheffield, James Byrd, Margaret Byrd, and Annette Malone. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Gene Martin (Jeanna), Kenny Martin (Tracy), and Karen Tucker (Johnny); grandchildren, Terra, Buddy (Lacey), Kristyna, Brian, Simon, Dawson, Lissa, and Alison; twelve great grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Gardner and Vernon “L.T.” Byrd; a host of nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 10:30am until the 11am funeral service Wednesday, February 03, 2021, at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Ray Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle, Alabama
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BECKY walters
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 we love yall all sooooo much an are praying for each one daily, we all have such fond memories of uncle buddy and aunt mary and we will treasure each one, hope yall can load up soon an head to louisiana to spend with all of us,,,,,,love yall BECKY WALTERSJoyce Baker
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 I was an RN who had patients at Whitten's Country Haven when Mary worked there. She was a very caring and excellent caregiver for the elderly who lived there. I have thought of her often. She was a fun lady with so much energy. Terribly sorry for the loss but I have no doubt she is in the hands of our Saviour. RiP sweet lady. Joyce BakerJonas Byrd
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 You were a one in a million lady, Aunt Mary. I’ll never forget what you did for my daddy and how you loved my mama. Thank you for everything.Arlene Martin Perkins
Monday, February 1, 2021 SENDING ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO EVERYONE. ITS HARD TO PUT IN WORDS WHAT MY AUNT MARY MEANT TO ME (UNCLE BUDDY TOO) ..MY HEART IS BROKEN SO, FOR THE FAMILY. MY AUNT MARY WAS ONE OF A KIND—THE BEST KIND...SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, WILL MISS HER DEARLY AND LOVE HER AND UNCLE BUDDY ALWAYS. I LOVE THE MEMORIES THAT I REMEMBER GROWING UP STAYING WITH THEM IN THE SUMMERTIME....ALWAYS FELT THE LOVE AND AUNT MARY WOULD ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE NO MATTER IF I HAD A BAD DAY ARE NOT.....RIP MY SWEET AUNT MARY YOU AND UNCLE BUDDY WILL BE MISSED LOVE ALWAYS YOUR NIECE ARLENEBilly & Judy DeVore
Monday, February 1, 2021 Our prayers for your family for this double heartache.