Nora Mae, “Granny Mae,” was born January 22, 1924 to Joseph and Martha Martin in the Brown’s Creek community of Lynn, Alabama. Nora Mae was one of eight children.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 6-9pm at Nichols Funeral Home, Double Springs. She will lie in state on Tuesday December 11, 2012 from 12noon to 1pm at Old Enon Baptist Church, Lynn, Alabama where services will be held at 1pm. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Martin; son, Amos Earl Martin; daughter, Frances Ann Martin; grandchildren, Russell Phillip McKeever and Donna LaDean Cooper; parents, Joseph Columbus Martin and Martha Frances; brothers, Arthur Francis Martin and L.C. Martin; sisters, Dena Pamila Berry, Perlean Gossett, and Martha Vodine Hart.
She is survived by sons, Jerry Wayne Martin (Jackie) and David Lloyd Martin (Dana); daughters, Irene Duncan; Shirley Mae Frink, and Carolyn Louvene McKeever; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Franklin D. Martin; and sister Feneda Elizabeth Smith.
Nora Mae Martin was a lifelong member of Old Enon Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook. Just ask anyone about her “Peppery hot” chicken dressing and fried apple pies! It was a tradition during Thanksgiving at Grandmas. Another great family tradition was Christmas Eve at Grandmas and Grandpas. Santa always stopped by, and the house was filled with fun, laughter, and the Christmas spirit. This was the place where you would find their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It was always a joyous occasion filled with great memories.
We are rejoicing today yet with saddened hearts to let go of our precious mother, but our memories of her will live on forever in our hearts.
The ministers officiating in today’s memorial service are Reverend Mickey Crane and Reverend Jerry Boyd.
Pallbearers are Patrick McKeever, Christopher Shane McKeever, Jeremy Martin, Jerome Martin, Scott Duncan, and Tracy Duncan.
Honorary pallbearers are Charles Domnic McKeever, Matthew Hann, Nathan Duncan, P.J. Gossett, David Wilson, Seth Cheatham, and Michael Johnson.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Brasfield, Wiregrass/Gentiva Hospice, and our extended family for their care for our mom throughout the years.
