Eleanor Beard Martin

Eleanor Beard Martin was born on November 11, 1941 and passed away on May 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband, Claud Martin; her parents, W. R. “Bill” and Doris Beard; brother, Buddy Beard ; and her favorite singer, Elvis Presley. Mrs. Martin is survived by her son, Rusty Bennett (Jody Maddox); granddaughter, Amanda Bennett; great-granddaughter, Olivia DelRosario; and her sisters, Brenda  (Larry) Puckett and Mary Alice Beard (Cindy LaTouf). She had numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Martin worked at Coca-Cola in Atlanta, as secretary at Buford First United Methodist Church, and at Stephens Steel. She loved gospel and doo-wop music, the Atlanta Braves, she was a wicked card player, and she loved good food and a good rocking chair. Mrs. Martin was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church for

62 years.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Buckman officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buford First United Methodist Church, P O Box 329, Buford, GA 30515 in memory of Eleanor B. Martin.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.